*Gender Checks are quick examinations of gender representation in individual news articles for the purpose of discovering trends over time. Click here to read more.
Website: The Miami Herald
On the Miami Herald, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 7 p.m. (EST) on Friday, March 25 was titled “State Prosecutor Drops Charges Against Sansom. ” Its subject was a case against the state’s former speaker of the house for alleged theft and conspiracy surrounding a state budget.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Male
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
1. Male – state attorney
2. Male – former state speaker of the house
Notes/analysis: Most of the story was a history of the case, compiled from court documents and former coverage.
Website: Patch (Seminole Heights)
On Patch of Seminole Heights, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 7 p.m. (EST) on Friday, March 25 was titled “Bullied No More: Young Robbery Victim Speaks Out.” Its subject was a
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Male
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
1. Male – student bullies
2. Male – victim of robbery
3. Female – mother of victim
4. Male – police commander
5. Male – police detective
Notes/analysis:
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