*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 the Chicago Tribune, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 10:20 a.m. (PT) Friday, May 11, was titled “Year later, police renew appeal to public in case of missing boy, 6.”
Here is its breakdown:
Subject: Crime and violence (GMMP No. 38)
Word count: 578
Author: Staff
Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
- Female, mother
Notes/analysis: Most of the article relies on statements from the police but not a specific individual.
Website: Chicagoist
On the Chicagoist, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 10:20 a.m. (PT) Friday, May 11, was titled “Chicago Police Supt. McCarthy Responds To Video Alleging Intimidation Of Occupy Chicago Protesters.”
Here is its breakdown:
Subject: Crime and violence (GMMP No. 42)
Word count: 331
Author: Male
Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
- Male, police superintendent
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