Moderated by Kathi George. Molly Ivins shares her experience as a women journalist in a nearly all male dominated institution, stating that it was only her excessive height that allowed her to really break into the kind of work she wanted. Margot Adler discusses sexual harassment she faced in the workplace, as well as the immense pressure on journalists and the high suicide rate that accompanies the profession. Myra Lea MacPherson discusses the discrimination she faced and the need she felt to act like one of the boys. The Q&A session explores gender roles and ethical issues in reporting.
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Moderated by Kathi George. Molly Ivins shares her experience as a women journalist in a nearly all male dominated institution, stating that it was only her excessive height that allowed her to really break into the kind of work she wanted. Margot Adler discusses sexual harassment she faced in the workplace, as well as the immense pressure on journalists and the high suicide rate that accompanies the profession. Myra Lea MacPherson discusses the discrimination she faced and the need she felt to act like one of the boys. The Q&A session explores gender roles and ethical issues in reporting.
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