Abstract
This article analyzes the presence of women and gender-related topics in major communication journals over a twenty-year period from 1967 to 1986. The study examines authorship patterns, the proportion of articles focusing on communication and gender, and the participation of men and women in gender-related scholarship. Findings show that while men authored the majority of articles during this period, the proportion of female authorship steadily increased, along with co-authorship between men and women. Approximately four percent of published articles addressed communication and gender, with contributions from both male and female scholars. The analysis suggests that blind review policies and broader disciplinary interest contributed to growth in women’s participation and in the visibility of gender research. The article concludes that although women remain underrepresented in communication scholarship, their increasing presence and the expanding focus on gender issues signal important progress in the field.
Recommended Citation
Cooper, Pamela J.; Stewart, Lea P.; and Friedley, Sheryl A.
(1989)
"Twenty Years of Research by and About Women in Major Communication Journals: 1967--1986,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 67, Article 6.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol67/iss1/6
