Women Represent Just 26% of Media Voices

 

Women Represent Just 26% of Media Voices — A Persistent Gap

1. Stalled Progress in Representation

According to the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), women made up only 24% of people who were heard, read about, or seen in news media—across print, radio, television, digital outlets, and even social media—during the 2015 study. What's more, this figure increased by merely one percentage point since 2010, reflecting painfully slow progress toward parity.
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2. Digital Media Offers No Significant Boost

Despite the rise of digital platforms, women's visibility remains low. GMMP data shows only 26% of individuals featured in internet news articles and tweets are women.
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This persistent imbalance underscores how both traditional and new media continue to underrepresent female voices.

3. Women Are Rarely in Editorial Leadership

Beyond visibility on screen, women face barriers behind the camera. A 2025 study reveals women occupy just 27% of top editorial roles in major newsrooms globally.
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Without representation in leadership, media narratives continue to reflect male-dominant perspectives.