Shreya Raman on how to make the most of data in your reporting
Reporting at the intersection between gender, caste and disability, the 27-year-old data journalist (BehanBox, FT, IndiaSpend, Nikkei Asia…) has learned to uncover the stories that hide under statistics. In a new episode of “Peer-to-Peer”, she tells us about her data journey, and shares useful tips for those of us who aren’t data specialists.
Data on Women Is Missing... Here’s Some Data About It
There are many gender gaps in the world we live in, and one of them has to do with data. The gender data gap not only exists, but it also feeds and deepens other gaps. Here are some initiatives trying to track it where it happens and hopefully minimize it.
What Is the Gender Data Gap, and Why Does it Matter?
There’s a lack of information about how half of the population experiences the world. Being aware of what can’t be seen (at first) is important to reflect the world more accurately in the news.
Hot Off the Press: The Gender Data Gap
Here’s a selection of pieces that caught our attention in relation to the “gender data gap,” our focus theme in February 2023.
Business and Finance are the Least Inclusive Sections in the News
Women are underrepresented in the news, especially in economy-related stories. Here are the big picture numbers you need.
