*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 9:15 p.m. (PT) Friday, May 18, was titled “Peaceful start to NATO protests.”
Here is its breakdown:
Subject: Crime and violence: Demonstrations (GMMP No. 42)
Word count: 1,121
Author: Staff
Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
- Male, attendee of rally
- Female, from People’s Law Office
- Male, police officer (unnamed)
- Male, protester (unnamed)
Website: Chicagoist
On the Chicagoist, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 9:15 p.m. (PT) Friday, May 18, was titled “Woman Arrested For Shoving Alderman In Dispute Over Pigeons.”
Here is its breakdown:
Subject: Crime and violence: Violent crime, assault (GMMP No. 38)
Word count: 187
Author: Female
Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
- Female, charged
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