Member of Parliament, Kudzaishe Hlatywayo, has revealed that women leaders are not found in the media space due to gender bias and objectifying storylines.<\/p>\n
She was speaking during a Capacity Building Training on Gender Responsive Reporting organised by the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) in partnership with Friedrich Naumann.<\/p>\n
“There is gender bias in the media. Women are given the kitchen roles, so the media end up avoiding them.<\/p>\n
“I am always looking for opportunities, but because of a patriarchal society, we are not getting such opportunities.<\/p>\n
“Women are also afraid of personal safety since sometimes speaking can lead to violence against them.<\/p>\n
“We are judged and given all sorts of husbands,” she said.<\/p>\n
The legislator also called upon the media to approach the women.<\/p>\n
“Women make up 52 percent of the population, and they should be included.”<\/p>\n
Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) Programmes Manager, \u00a0Rotina Mafume, said some media organisations do not approach women.<\/p>\n
“Women fear scrutiny and criticism, if they speak their minds, they will be called with all sorts of names.<\/p>\n
“The minute you decide to be in politics, that forces them to shy away.<\/p>\n
“People will zero in on the weaknesses.<\/p>\n
“There is a stereotype and biases towards women leaders.<\/p>\n
“Why don’t the media document the success stories of women who are doing good initiatives.<\/p>\n
“There is a need to debunk a society that doesn’t promote women’s leadership.”<\/p>\n
She said, this then forces women to shy away.<\/p>\n
“Lack of representation in the media, women are not represented in the spaces of politics.<\/p>\n
“Let’s be deliberate on issues of inclusivity.<\/p>\n
“Need for programmes that include women.<\/p>\n
“We are imploring the media to be sensitive, make headlines that are meaningful and support women,” she said.<\/p>\n
While, Deaf Zimbabwe Trust M & E Officer, Nashy Chitondo called for proper framing.<\/p>\n
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