ABSTRACT
Women journalists in 1992 had worked in journalism 3 years less than men, had somewhat lower incomes, were about a year younger than men, were less likely to be married, and were more likely to identify with the Democratic party. But men and women journalists did not differ much with respect to educational levels, religious background, membership in journalism organizations, or employment in group-owned versus independently owned media. African-American women in the United States historically have been more likely than White women to be paid workers. Women journalists gained managerial responsibility and influence in journalism during the 1980s. In 1992, 41% said they supervised news or editorial employees, compared with 43% of men. Changing the culture and structure of news organizations, especially large ones, is not a simple or quick matter, however.
