*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: Chicago Tribune
On Chicago Tribune, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 9:15 a.m. (PT) Thursday, May 3, was titled “Notre Dame QB Rees jailed as cops break up house party.”
Here is its breakdown:
Subject: Crime and violence (GMMP No. 38)
Word count: 742
Author: Male (2)
Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
- Male, police captain
- Female, spokeswoman
- Male, spokesman
Website: Chicagoist
On the Chicagoist, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 9:15 a.m. (PT) Thursday, May 3, was titled “Three Floyds Warns Against Black Market Dark Lord Sales.”
Here is its breakdown:
Subject: Economy: Other (GMMP No. 18)
Word count: 480
Author: Male
Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
None
Notes/analysis: The article includes a statement from the company.
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