*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 New York Times
On The New York Times, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 10:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, April 13 was titled “Egyptian Prosecuters Order 15-Day Detention of Hosni Mubarak.” Its subject was the continuing struggle in Egypt for a accountability from its past leadership.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Authors: Male (dual byline)
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
1. Male – online news editor
Notes/analysis: This story was compiled mostly from press releases, AP reports, and government authorities who went unnamed.
Website: ProPublica
On ProPublica, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 10:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, April 13 was titled “Critical Shortage of Army Neurologists for U.S. Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.” Its subject was policy changes in treatment requirements for soldiers suffering from brain injuries. It was co-published with NPR.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Authors: Male (dual byline)
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
1. Unknown – unnamed Army doctor
2. Male – Army general
3. Female – spokeswoman for Army Surgeon General
Notes/Analysis: This story was sparked by the release of a memo, from which much of the article’s information came.
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