Gender inequality in the media sector in the Netherlands

Abstract

In this paper the situation in the Netherlands concerning the positions women hold in the media sector and how this relates to the position of women in the Dutch labour market will be assessed. Subsequently, the existing research on the numbers of women and the ways they are depicted in the media is discussed. The section on policy debate, discusses the position and policies of the Dutch government and other actors on gender inequalities in the media, including relevant good practice examples. The final sections concludes, which policies and initiatives could be interesting to transfer.