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

IX. List of tables
Table 1. Comparison of Statutory protection for freedom of mass information…………………………..5

in the Post-Soviet countries. Source: Richter 2007
Table 2. Criteria of Objectivity according to Westerstahl ………………………………………………..12

Source: Valiyev 2008
Table 3. Soviet system according to Siebert’s Four Theories of Press…………………………………….14

Source: http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/2152/siebert.htm#communication
Table 4. Gatekeeping theory…………………………………………………………………………………22

Source: Communicationtheory.org
Table 5. Newspapers and magazines participating in the research……………………………………….28

Source: Valiyev 2011
Table 6. Selected characteristics of female editors…………………………………………………………29

Source: Valiyev 2011
Table 7. Socio-demographic characteristics of selected editors.…………………………………………..34