Lack of female sources in NY Times front-page stories highlights need for change
In an analysis of 352 front-page stories from the Times in January and February 2013, we found that Times reporters quoted 3.4 times as many male sources as female sources.
"Off the top of your head you probably wouldn’t be able to name a single female scientist - who is still alive, and who isn’t Marie Curie. But, you’d definitely be able to give me a list of five or so male scientists working today. It’s a lack of visibility and a lack of the right kind of role models for women to reach towards."-
Dr. Seirian Sumner, creator of Soapbox Science
Read Why aren’t there more women in science - and how can we change that? at The Independent