Introduction. The aim of this research is to analyse the presence of women in five European digital newspapers. Methodology. It is conducted a quantitative content analysis of 1,688 news over 24 categories. Results. The results indicate that an apparent greater visibilization of women would mean a greater presence of traditional stereotypes. Discussion. Three main ways to keep women relegated to a certain role in the media are detected in European media: a) she is not usually the author of the news; b) she is usually a secondary source and c) in the news production and the discourse of information, women in unfavourable situations are given priority by promoting traditional female roles and stereotypes. Conclusions. In this way, an apparent greater visibilization of women would mean a greater presence of traditional stereotypes.
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