Paper abstract:

This research is based on the results of a survey conducted with 50 students based at the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs who completed a Master’s course in advanced reporting and writing during the 2016-2019 academic years. In particular, these students researched how to cover issues pertaining to femicide. The research presents the ethical dilemmas and problems that the students have encountered during the course. It also aims to identify the best practices of journalism education, responding in particular to the question of how beneficial the gender-balanced journalism curriculum is. The study identifies key features of a gender-balanced program, and also faciliates a discussion on how to remodel educational institutions in a way that incorporates gender factors.

The main topics that were highlighted in the students' responses concerned the professional and ethical responsibility that they displayed during their study and work. The research recommendations will enable journalism educators to develop gender-sensitive academic programs and simultaneously, will support active journalists in improving their coverage of femicide