Abstract:Mass Media is linked to the word communication, which refers to an exchange of information and messages. As
a platform for the mass, media today continues to be the ruler of our existence in the field of communication.
With the advent of globalization, the Media industry has become a powerful tool to influence masses of people.
With the growth of the media as an industry there have been an increasing number of job opportunities. The
scope of journalism for women has also increased manifold. Women today are crucial part of journalism. Today
more and more women are choosing journalism as a career option. Journalism is a challenging profession,
which may be exciting but also hazardous. In comparison to men, women journalists find the profession more
challenging as they deal with many hurdles within their respective organizations. The paper attempts to study
the challenges faced by women journalists and their limitations in the present world.
KEY WORD: Media, female journalists, challenges
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