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

Table 8. Types of Editors

TYPES	CHARACTERISTICS	RESPONDENTS
IDEALIST PRACTITIONER	Politically independent, has own position and style, has specific or closely related education based on the Soviet education system, has inborn talent and orients on practice and experience, respects neutrality and balance, deems professional organization necessary though stresses that currently they are not respected, has general understanding of professional	Editors: 7+1 ex-editor Newspapers: Baki Xeber, Edalet, Gancabasar, Hefte ici, Xalq Cebhesi, Yenilesen Azerbaycan Magazines: Yol, Hurdzun
PRAGMATIC PRACTITIONER	Has potential to be politically influenced; works in a government-funded or owned by one of political actors newspaper/magazine; mixes opinion with facts if necessary/ordered to achieve political goals, possesses technique and talent, lacks specific education in journalism, respects professional organization conditionally depending on political situation; deems ethics necessary but there is possibility that will discard it if necessary	Editors: 2+1 ex-editor Department editor: 1 Newspapers: Avropa,, Tibb, Azerbaycan Magazines: Milli Maclis