*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 9 a.m. (EST) on Friday, June 24 was titled “Libya Debate Creates Unusual Political Alliances in Fla., and on Capitol Hill.” Its subject was the Florida’s House Delegation’s split on a vote over the United States involvement with NATO in Libya.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Male
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
1. Male – Congressman
2. Female – Congresswoman
3. Male – Senator (from published comments)
4. Male – Congressman
5. Female – Congresswoman
6. Male – Congressman
Notes/Analysis: Florida currently has 25 seats in the House of Representatives, eight of which are held by women.
Website: Patch (Seminole Heights)
On Patch of Seminole Heights, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 9 a.m. (EST) on Friday, June 24 was titled “Tampa Heights Community Garden Wins OK From City.” Its subject was the city council’s vote to approve a garden on land leased from the city.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Female
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
1. Male – vice president of civic association
2. Female – garden club member
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