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Howard-Byrd, Sherlynn Teas'La'Nea

Dr. Howard-Byrd is Chair of the Department of Mass Communication at Alcorn State University in Alcorn State, MS. She holds a Ph.D. in Mass Communication and Media Arts from Southern Illinois University.

Gender and Age Discrimination Among Women in the Broadcast News Industry
2008 0-7734-5144-7
This study explores the age and gender discrimination faced by female newscasters and the legal remedies they can employ to rectify illegal termination. The study also evaluates other non-industry cases of unlawful employment practices concerning grooming, dress codes and appearance standards.