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Gender Inequality in Journalism - The journalism industry often judges women based on appearance rather than professional skills [2] - Women in television are expected to be gentle, elegant, and beautiful, and are criticized for showing vulnerability or becoming pregnant [3] - When a man announces he will become a father, he is congratulated, but a woman who wants to be a mother is seen as a risk [3] - The industry expects female journalists to conform to specific physical standards, including being thin and attractive [4][5] - Female journalists are often told to be neutral, but this neutrality is defined by appearance, weight, and other standards [9] Workplace Discrimination - In Brazil, 50% of women lose their jobs within two years of having a child, indicating systemic discrimination [4] - For every 100 men promoted to manager, only 72 women receive the same opportunity [9] - Women face barriers to leadership positions, even with ideal qualifications, due to prejudice [10][11] - Female journalists are often told to emulate more "contained" or "appropriate" colleagues, suppressing their spontaneity [12] - Female journalists experience unwanted comments and pressure regarding their appearance, such as hair color [13]