92% of Muslim women in UK media say Islamophobia is embedded in newsrooms
According to the report by the Centre for Media Monitoring, 72% of respondents said they had personally experienced direct discrimination linked to their Muslim identity.
A new report by the Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM) revealed that 92% of Muslim women working in UK media believe negative attitudes toward Islam and Muslims are embedded within media organisations.
The report, titled “Muslim Women in the Media: Breaking Barriers, Bearing the Burden,” was based on a survey of 102 Muslim women across print, broadcast and online journalism.
The findings highlighted widespread experiences of discrimination and exclusion.
According to the report, 72% of respondents said they had personally experienced direct discrimination linked to their Muslim identity.
In addition, 81% believed Muslim women are unfairly represented in mainstream media, and 35% expressed dissatisfaction with their current roles.
The report also documented the mental health impact of recent news coverage.
86% of respondents said reporting on the war in Gaza had negatively affected their mental health.
A further 85% reported questioning their future in journalism, and 60% said they had considered leaving the industry altogether.
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