Women, development and the media: the case for Uganda

The Ugandan media's portrayal of women perpetuates gender inequality and inhibits the country's development process. Women in Uganda are rarely recognized by the media and when they receive media attention, the portrayals are largely negative. Women continue to be viewed as male property whose sole role is the care of family or husband's needs. The media can help correct Uganda's many gender imbalances through in-depth coverage of women's issues and portrayals of women as independent and intelligent members of society.