Ethiopian women have significant influence in global and local media, often breaking into mainstream "hard entertainment" (film, modeling, and music): Liya Kebede
: Platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become primary tools for "social search," where young creators showcase "chaos culture"—a trend toward unpolished, high-energy content. Influencer Impact : Figures like Helen Workiye Ethiopian women have significant influence in global and
: The media plays a major role in constructing gender roles for young people. Observing "rewards and punishments" in media content allows youth to mentally rehearse social situations, though these images often carry heavy gender biases. : Recent legislative changes, like Media Proclamation No
: Recent legislative changes, like Media Proclamation No. 1238/2021 , have moved toward decriminalising certain press offences, but high civil fines still pose risks of self-censorship for those producing content. Gender Audit of Ethiopian Broadcast Media Houses : Recent legislative changes