Women media leaders: From isolation to structural awareness

DHAKA. Entering Bangladesh’s male-dominated media industry as a young woman often means confronting deeply entrenched systemic barriers from day one. However, at a recent workshop delivered by Fojo Media Institute, transforming these hurdles from personal challenges into structural issues proved to be a powerful catalyst for change. “When you think of it as a structural problem and something we must work on, it becomes motivating,” noted one participating student.

For young women entering journalism in Bangladesh, marginalisation tends to come early and in many forms. Subha Tahsin, a 24 year-old communication and journalism student at Chittagong University in Bangladesh, had spent some time working behind the camera on field missions prior to her graduation and her experiences were no different.  

“When you’re handling the camera, you don’t get space. I was often the only woman among male cameramen, and it was hard to push through both physically and socially. It made me feel like there was no future for me behind the camera.”

Read the full article on the Fojo website: Women media leaders: From isolation to structural awareness - Fojo Media Institute