From teachers and writers to journalists:

Evolution and status of female journalism in Ecuador

Abstract

Female journalists have carried out a significant role in the strengthening of journalism in Ecuador. Their steps in this field started when, at the beginning of the XX century, both female teachers and writers disseminated their ideas, initially in classrooms, and afterwards in the first women’s magazines they founded at that time. In the 1990s, the entry of women into the media increased and continued to advance without stopping until today. Today there are many women in journalism, so according to some authors one can speak of a feminization of the profession. It should be noted that this has not come hand in hand with the eradication of
gender stereotypes that have historically been present in the media. At all stages of the development of the profession, women have had to face these stereotypes to achieve equality with their male peers, which reflects that the road has not been easy. But neither has it been a limitation to stand out in an environment dominated by men and to become one of the mainstays for the strengthening of journalism in the country.