The statistics are still sobering. Women remain significantly underrepresented as subjects and sources in the Canadian media. Research commissioned by Informed Opinions shows that men account for 71 per cent of all those quoted or interviewed for newspaper articles and broadcast segments.
At Carleton, we know it’s important to support diverse voices in the public sphere. That’s why the Department of University Communications conducts monthly media training sessions to help people feel more comfortable doing interviews, writing blogs and opinion pieces, and using social media to disseminate their views and publicize their research.
Join us on Oct. 10, 2018. Listen to Shari Graydon talk about how you can find your voice and speak with some of the women at Carleton who are getting their voices heard.
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We are currently full but spots may open up.
About Shari Graydon
Shari Graydon delivers highly-rated conference keynotes and practical workshops across the country. The founder and catalyst of Informed Opinions, she’s an award-winning author and women’s advocate.
Shari Graydon
Since 2010, she has helped amplify the voices of more than 2,000 women across Canada, supporting them in sharing their insights and analysis with a broader public.
A former newspaper columnist, TV producer and commentator for CBC Radio and TV, Shari also served as press secretary to a provincial premier and as president of MediaWatch.
She has published two best-selling media literacy books for youth, received the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons’ Case, and been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Royalties from her edited collection, I Feel Great About My Hands – And Other Unexpected Joys of Aging, benefit Informed Opinions. Her newest book, OMG! What if I really AM the best person? offers purse-size inspiration for knowledgeable women whose voices deserve to be amplified.
For more information about Informed Opinions, please visit InformedOpinions.org.