Rendición de cuentas en perspectiva de género: reconocimiento profesional de las editoras de igualdad en los medios periodísticos españoles

Ruth de-Frutos-García; Maria Iranzo-Cabrera; Mònica Figueras-Maz; Marcel Mauri-Ríos

doi:10.4185/rlcs-2025-2415

Authors

Ruth de-Frutos-García University of Malaga https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9380-2798
Maria Iranzo-Cabrera Universitat de València https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6237-6041
Mònica Figueras-Maz Universitat Pompeu Fabra https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4912-4509
Marcel Mauri-Ríos Universitat Pompeu Fabra https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2615-8343

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4185/rlcs-2025-2415

Keywords:

gender editing, journalism, accountability, self-regulation, gender, diversity, feminism

Abstract

Introduction. The implementation of the figure of equality or gender editors in eight Spanish newsrooms aims to demonstrate the accountability of these media on the gender perspective in their content and approaches. The aim of this research is to analyze the degree of knowledge and support of this new corporate position by Spanish professional associations and organizations, as well as to find out the opinion of journalists specializing in gender on the role and journalistic and corporation practices of this figure. Methodology. To this end, a questionnaire was designed and answered by 19 professional journalism associations in the country and 12 in-depth interviews were carried out with journalists who are experts in gender. In addition, the information obtained was compared with the perceptions of 10 equality or gender editors about their work. Results. Although the management of journalists' associations is unaware of which media outlets have a gender editor, both associations and specialists in the field support the need for this internal accountability mechanism and underline the parallel and urgent need for equality and diversity training for staff. They also call for more horizontal decision-making power, as well as material resources and time to deepen feminist approaches. Conclusions. Given the challenges that still exist in terms of work management and logistics, it is proposed to promote a professional statute for this figure and the development of a quality label by journalists' associations and other professional bodies for media that demonstrate their commitment to gender equality.

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Author Biographies

Ruth de-Frutos-García, University of Malaga

Professor at the University of Malaga and journalist specializing in human rights and gender. She has published in journals such as International Journal of Communication, Cuadernos.info, ComPol, Chasqui, Revista Latinoamericana de Comunicación or Revista Latina de Comunicación Social. Member of the Journalism Safety Research Network (JSRN) and the International Network of Journalists with Gender Vision (RIPVG), in 2017 she founded the feminist magazine La Poderío together with eight other colleagues and collaborates with different media. First mention of Good Practices of the 14th International Congress on the Study of Violence against Women (2024), Journalism Award Ateneo de Málaga-UMA (2022), Alberto Almansa Citizen Journalism Award (2018) and finalist of the IX International Journalism Award Colombine (2020).

Maria Iranzo-Cabrera , Universitat de València

María is a lecture at the University of Valencia and responsible of the Journalism Degree since 2022. Her research interests include Journalistic Quality and Ethics, Gender Perspectives in Communication, Cyberactivism and Multimedia Journalism. She has published in journals such as Feminist Media Studies, Social Science Computer Review and Journal of Media Ethics. She is a member of the Valencian Network of Professional Women in Feminist Journalism (Les Beatrius).

Mònica Figueras-Maz, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Mónica is a lecturer of Communication at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Her research focuses on Youth and Communication, Media Literacy, Communication Ethics and Gender Studies. She has proven experience in managing national and international competitive research projects and knowledge transfer. She has published in journals such as Young, New Media & Society, Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly and Journal of Mass Media Ethics. At the institutional level, as Vice rector for Social Engagement and Equality (2013-2021), she has been responsible for promoting the university's equality policy in all areas.

Marcel Mauri-Ríos, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Marcel is a lecturer of Communication at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. His research focuses on Youth and Communication, Media Literacy, Communication Ethics and Gender Studies. He has proven experience in managing national and international competitive research projects and knowledge transfer. He has published in journals such as Young, New Media & Society, Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly and Journal of Mass Media Ethics. At the institutional level, as Vice rector for Social Engagement and Equality (2013-2021), he has been responsible for promoting the university's equality policy in all areas.

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