A. What is the article about?

The article is about how the author believes that even though numerically, women have made great progress in the past years, they have gained very little actual respect. She believes that much of this is the fault of women themselves, as they don't fight for the respect they deserve. The author uses examples such as never having been asked for a raise by a woman, or the snide and degrading comments that many news reporters have made about female politicians and other well-known women. Overall, she believes that in order for women to make true progress, they have to start standing up for themselves and demanding respect as human beings, without being ashamed of their femininity.

B. What do you think about the material/information in this article? How does it seem to fit with our journalism class?

The information is very good. It is very appropriate since we do have a completely female class (not counting Mr. Ayer of course...). The author brings up many good points that aren't traditionally thought of. She is very insightful in talking about how numerical progress isn't the only kind of progress there is. She also did a very good job of using other sources and finding good examples to support her case, which is a very valid lesson since we are all new journalists.

C. What questions are you left with? What kind of articles in journalism would you like to read next?

I wonder if there is a way to measure progress, and not just in the number of women with important jobs. I can't really think of a way to track progress in respect for women at all, since every woman's opinion and how she is treated are different. For instance, I haven't come across as much bias because of my gender, but I'm sure that many women have. I would like to see some way to mark that kind of progress. I thought this article was a good starter for the year. It was interesting to read and well-written. I'd like to see more articles like this!