Men and Women in Governance
This study examined women's access to decision-making in the media and politics in Latvia. The research is based on qualitative research methods - interviews and focus group discussion - encompassing an extensive spectrum of governance. It does not aspire to an exhaustive description of the situation concerning men and women in decision-making. As the practical task of the research was to identify discussion themes and potential target audiences for the actualization of gender equality issues in the society of Latvia.
Key information on EU or National policies/legislation on women's' representation on the Media:
Decision-making in the media professions
Key information on EU or National policies/legislation on women's' representation in advertisement:
Community Framework Strategy on Gender Equality (2001-2005)
Key information on trends and challenges on women and the media:
Women's advancement in media organizations
Key stakeholders mentioned:
media practitioners, policy makers and general society
Bibliographic Citation:
Research report on women's accession to upper management jobs in media institututions in Latvia
Format: Print, electronic