Behind the Byline: Gender Dynamics in Azerbaijani Media from the Perspective of Female Journalists

• Název práce v češtině: Schováno za jménem: Genderová dynamika v oblasti ázerbajdžánské žurnalistiky z pohledu novinářek
• Název v anglickém jazyce: Behind the Byline: Gender Dynamics in Azerbaijani Media from the Perspective of Female Journalists
• Klíčová slova: Ázerbájdžán, ázerbájdžánská žurnalistika, gender v ázerbájdžánské žurnalistice, ázerbájdžánské novinářky, ženy a žurnalistika, jižní Kavkaz, postsovětská média, gender v žurnalistice.
• Klíčová slova anglicky: Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani journalism, gender in Azerbaijani journalism, Azerbaijani female journalists, women and journalism, South Caucasus, post-Soviet media, gender in journalism.
• Akademický rok vypsání: 2023/2024
• Typ práce: diplomová práce
• Jazyk práce: angličtina
• Ústav: Katedra žurnalistiky (23-KZ)
• Vedoucí / školitel: Mgr. Anna Hrbáčková
• Řešitel: skrytý - zadáno vedoucím/školitelem
• Datum přihlášení: 29.02.2024
• Datum zadání: 29.02.2024
• Datum a čas obhajoby: 25.06.2024 00:00
• Místo konání obhajoby: Voršilská 1/144, JVORS508, 508, Voršilská místnost č.508
• Datum odevzdání elektronické podoby: 29.04.2024
• Datum proběhlé obhajoby: 25.06.2024
• Oponenti: Mgr. Ing. Kateřina Turková, Ph.D.

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Předběžná náplň práce

V dynamické oblasti ázerbájdžánské žurnalistiky zůstávají zkušenosti novinářek významným, avšak nedostatečně prozkoumaným aspektem. Tato práce, vedená kritickou feministickou teorií, se snaží prozkoumat převládající genderové dynamika a jejich dopad na osobní a profesní život novinářek. Prostřednictvím kvalitativní analýzy polostrukturovaných rozhovorů vedených s patnácti novinářkami studie odhaluje nuance v pohledu na výzvy, kterým ženy v ázerbájdžánské žurnalistice čelí. Novinářky se pohybují ve složité síti očekávání a omezení, od rodinného odporu po společenský skepticismus, a často vyvažují své profesní aspirace s tradičními genderovými rolemi. Zjištění poukazují na rozdíly v odměňování, v zacházení na pracovišti a na potřebu novinářek přizpůsobit své chování tak, aby zapadly do převážně mužsky orientovaného odvětví.

Práce také osvětluje širší společenský kontext a zkoumá, jak kulturní normy a reality formují zkušenosti novinářek v Ázerbájdžánu. Přestože čelí překážkám a omezením, tyto novinářky prokazují odolnost a odhodlání ve své snaze o pravdu a sdělování příběhů. V závěru výzkumu jsou uvedena doporučení pro budoucí studie a iniciativy zaměřené na řešení genderových problémů, s nimiž se novinářky setkávají, a prosazování inkluzivnějšího a spravedlivějšího mediálního prostředí v Ázerbájdžánu.

Předběžná náplň práce v anglickém jazyce

In the dynamic realm of Azerbaijani journalism, the experiences of female journalists remain a significant yet understudied aspect. Guided by critical feminist theory, this thesis seeks to explore the prevailing gender dyanmics and their impact on the personal and professional lives of female journalists. Through qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews conducted with fifteen female journalists, the study uncovers nuanced insights into the challenges faced by women in Azerbaijani journalism. From familial resistance to societal skepticism, female journalists navigate a complex web of expectations and limitations, often balancing their professional aspirations with traditional gender roles. The findings highlight disparities in compensation, in workplace treatment, and the need for female journalists to adapt their behavior to fit into a predominantly male-centric industry.

The thesis also sheds light on the broader societal context, exploring how cultural norms and realities shape the experiences of female journalists in Azerbaijan. Despite facing obstacles and constraints, these journalists demonstrate resilience and determination in their pursuit of truth and storytelling. The research concludes with recommendations for future studies and initiatives aimed at addressing the gender-related challenges encountered by female journalists, advocating for a more inclusive and equitable media landscape in Azerbaijan.