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NAME OF THE ARTICLE: Behind the stalls of the Victoria market
NAME OF THE PUBLICATION: Today in Seychelles
DATE: 17 April 2015
GEM Classification: Gender Aware
COUNTRY: South Africa
An example of a balanced story is “Behind the stalls of Victoria market,” published Today in Seychelles on 17 April 2015. This balanced piece about the Victoria Market highlights women’s involvement in local businesses. The writer gives a tour of the market: fish, vegetables, fruits, meat, arts and crafts stalls and the market restaurants.
The writer also interviews men and women, speaking about women’s roles and their involvement. The writer uses women’s voices and quotes them. Appropriate photos also accompany the articles and the writer highlights the story of a husband and wife working together in their business. However, the writer could have explored the issue further by getting the latest statistics about women in small businesses, cottage industries and crafts.
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