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The Media Show

Women on Breakfast

Aug 28, 2013
BBC's push for more female presenters on local radio breakfast shows is discussed by Alan Yentob and John Ryan. They explore challenges like contractual obligations and the slow progress in gender diversity. The podcast also covers the controversies surrounding ladsmags in supermarkets and the ethical boundaries in journalism.
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Quick takeaways

  • Increasing female representation in broadcasting aims to address gender imbalance in prominent roles like breakfast hosts.
  • Debates on media ethics emerge from concerns about sexism and objectification, prompting measures like modesty bags for lad's mags.

Deep dives

Media Representation of Women in Lad's Mags and Supermarkets' Actions

Supermarkets have implemented measures to cover or remove lad's mags from display shelves due to concerns about the objectification of women in these publications. Advocates argue that these magazines perpetuate harmful attitudes towards women, impacting society's views on harassment and gender stereotypes. Despite challenges to their content, lad's mags like Zoo and FHM continue to feature suggestive images, prompting debate on their appropriateness for public display.

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