SETTING THE GENDER AGENDA FOR COMMUNICATION POLICY

Gender Equality, Policy and Media Structures

Carolyn Byerly

The convergence of traditional print, broadcast and cable with digital (computer) formats requires that we understand ‘ICTs’ (information and communications technology) to include the wide array of media used for personal, interpersonal, and mass communication in today’s world. Women must have full access to these media, at ownership, employment and personal levels.