TED TALK: Life on the frontlines of war reporting:
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Jane Ferguson starts by noting that women have pioneered war reporting for over a century, with Martha Gellhorn and Christiane Amanpour as role models.Summary
- Female journalists are now often the majority in war zones, challenging the male-dominated stereotype of war reporting.
- The presence of women has altered war reporting, emphasizing human stories and civilian impact.
- Female reporters encounter gender-specific challenges but demonstrate resilience and capability on the front lines.
- Female journalists' contributions have broadened conflict understanding, highlighting the importance of humanizing stories and community impact.
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- SOURCE: TED TALK speaker profile Jane Ferguson | Speaker | TED
- Transcript: Jane Ferguson: Life on the frontlines of war reporting | TED Talk