Work and Life of Women Journalists: A Study with Special Reference to Kerala
Priyanka Rajeev1, Midhila M S2, Karthika C3
1Priyanka Rajeev, MJMC Post Graduation Student, Department of Visual Media & Communication, Amrita School of Arts & Sciences, Kochi, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India.
2Midhila M S, MJMC Post Graduation Student, Department of Visual Media & Communication, Amrita School of Arts & Sciences, Kochi, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India.
3Karthika C, Assistant Professor, Department of Visual Media & Communication, Amrita School of Arts & Sciences, Kochi, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India.
Manuscript received on 15 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 22 May 2019 | Manuscript Published on 02 June 2019 | PP: 310-316 | Volume-8 Issue-7S2 May 2019 | Retrieval Number: G10540587S219/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: In today’s fast paced and media driven life, journalism has indeed emerged as a fascinating domain in media studies. In the present scenario more and more youngsters gets flaunted into this profession. In the modern world, women play an integral role in the development of journalism and the rising women community showcases the scientific and technical advancements in the industry. Some have chosen Journalism as a passion to focus on investigative reporting, covering human rights violations, corruption, and some social causes. Journalism demands journalists risk their lives by putting themselves in different context like war, and natural disasters like flood and conflict. Reporting about serious issues like corruption, political turmoil and human right violation may end up by making the journalists the foes of the rich and powerful in the society. Conventionally, journalism is considered as amale dominated profession and hence women who undertake this job encounter tremendous criticisms and gender inequalities from their colleagues and the society. This paper aims to discuss the gender discrimination and inequality bestowed on a female journalist in the media field. The paper examines the physical challenges faced by women journalists and focuses on their security issues and legal supports demanded by them. This paper brings out the wage issues and psychological problems faced by the female media professionals, with special reference to the state of Kerala. Quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis are adopted to derive a valuable outcome on the problems and issues imposed on women journalists in Kerala. Media Ethics and values are also noted with special reference to the views of the media experts in order to make the study more meaningful. The paper points out the inevitable need in enhancing the legal system in order to provide a safe ground for the aspiring women in the country. By motivating them, we motivate the nation.
Keywords: Gender, Wage, Security, Sexual and Psychological Harassment..
Scope of the Article: Communication