I. Introduction This master’s thesis represents study of female newspaper and magazine editors in Azerbaijan based on Western and Soviet definitions of journalism with explanation of local national features of this p

III.2 Editor’s stances towards professional ethics

The first chapter, Regarding journalistic ethics, provides us with theoretical overview that anchors this research within broader context of scientific inquiries on journalism in countries of the post-Soviet area. In subchapter, Unveiling Azerbaijan, non-Azerbaijani reader is briefly introduced to emancipation discourse in Azerbaijan, starting year 1918 when the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic is established. Among other things the first chapter offers a roadmap of issues to watch over in any research on journalism in ex-Soviet states and especially in application of western paradigms on countries that have different social and political traditions. Subchapter III.2, Female prism on ethics, offers observations on how Azeri female editors interpret journalistic ethics, view written ethical codes and value authority of professional journalistic organization. Concluding subchapter, Summary, will discuss current situation with professional ethics among male and female journalists in Azerbaijan and present a typology of female editors according to their stances towards journalistic ethics.