Media Diversity

    Many know that the media can be greatly diverse. In what ways though does it become unpleasant to others and what could be done to stop it, or limit it? Being diverse in the media is extremely important, that way we are not just getting one side of the story. 

    Women have made a stunning trend in diversity in media. One source stating that women make up 44.2% of news station workforce. Although such a high number, men have nearly double those numbers between television and radio. 

    Within management, minorities make up 5.6% and women make up 18.9%. How can we make these numbers greater? There are over 50 different organizations that are committing to a change in diversity in media. Different types of organizations do different things. There are about four different organizations, which are: the membership organization, research, advocacy, and training. 

    The membership organization strives to serve a diverse group of journalist. These groups can host many annual functions including workshops and seminars. One group from the organization is Association of Women in Sports Media (ASWM). The research organization is clearly for research, quantitative and qualitative. They have annual surveys for their members to participate in. One group from the research organization is Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues. 

    Third, we have the advocacy organization advocate for various different causes within diversity in media. One group from their organization is Women's media center. Lastly, we have the training organization that educate and develop the skill of their members. The Emma Bowen Foundation is one of many training organizations that helps to educate media diversity.