Female Journalists of World War II & Today
Overview
Students analyze primary sources to investigate how female press corps broke barriers and challenged public perceptions during World War II. After, students research and report on a contemporary woman journalist who is providing news coverage in a war zone to keep citizens informed.
Related Resources
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Journalism in Action! Educator Guides
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Collection Spotlight: Women Photojournalists
background information & primary sources -
Roles in Conflict: The Woman War Reporter
Miranda Issue 2, 2010 -
Inside the Daring Life of a Female War Photographer
National Geographic August 2018 -
Scooping International News While Empowering Women: Global Press Institute
Skees Family Foundation -
Global Press Journal
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Women's Media Center
Grade
High School, Middle School
Subjects
Civics, English Language Arts, Social Studies
Length
160 minutes
Topics
journalism, photographers, war, war reporting, women journalists, World War II
Author
PBS NewsHour Extra