A lovely vignette in Ch. 3 of Entrepreneurial Journalism (94) caught my eye because it ties in quite well with Meg Heckman's visit last week, specifically regarding her thesis work. Despite UNH's and other universities' high number of females in journalism programs, most of the individuals at the top of journalism businesses are male.
According to Briggs, women are driving the market for digital companies and are more active on social media, but unfortunately are still treated as lesser in the "man's world" of business.The advantages listed are women's tendencies to be more creative and incorporate the community better as an aid in starting a business. While this is true and useful, I'd have to say as a women I think I face more of the challenge side than the advantage side in embarking out as an entrepreneur.
In light of the discrepancy, it becomes so much more important for women to take chances and venture out into the business and journalism worlds. Programs such as the New Media Women Entrepreneur grants (usually $12,000) are fantastic because not only do they help women get started with their projects, but also encourage the women to be active and pursue their goals.
So how do we fix the imbalance of the sexes? More women! The only way to equal out the predominantly male workplace is to flood it with women. I've seen first hand in my journalism classes the great ideas created by other women. We just need to seek resources and make sure we're pursuing opportunities to the fullest.
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