Bias Quote by Emma Donoghue
“Something we do know is that review coverage does go to male authors more than women authors. That's a fact. I think it's one of those examples of unconscious bias: If you hire a lot of male journalists, they're more likely to pick up the latest Ian McEwan novel than the latest A.S. Byatt novel.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on gender bias in literary reviews, 2022
Reviewers tend to favor male authors, reflecting unconscious bias in publishing.
In simple terms: Bias favors male writers in reviews.
Key Takeaway
Address gender bias in media.
Themes
gender bias
media
literature
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- publishing houses
- editorial meetings
- author outreach
- reading groups
Key Concepts
Unconscious bias
representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions reduce bias?
- What role do readers play?
A Different Perspective
Changing reviewer demographics alone may not fix bias.
