1School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
2School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, om@gbu.ac.in
3Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi, India, apradhan28@gmail.com
Gender remains a major structuring force of power relations in the patriarchal society that operates on man as a norm and looks at woman in contrast and opposition. Operating within the same society, media organizations are no different and very conveniently reinforce such gender-stereotypes. Do women journalists get any protection in existing press laws in the country? This paper intends to underline gaps in the provisions as contained in various press laws, acts or policies framed since the First Press Regulations 1799 of India with special reference to the clauses that deal with gender issues. This paper is an attempt to underline the need and urgency of addressing issues pertaining to gender equality and gender empowerment.
Electronic news media, Gender, Legal framework, Women journalists
