SECTOR 2 unfair suspension from work. A few women in prominent positions were also highlighted as sources of news. L’Hebdo - a weekly printed by Le Defi Media Group - dedicates four pages of various types of stories featuring women. L’Express also has a regular feature on women involved in science, business, commerce and industry. It was also highlighted that the current media portrayal of women is reflective of society. The political spectrum itself is composed of a majority of men and the business world of Mauritius is dominated by men, which would explain why their voices are so prominent. Added to that is the fact that women in the public sector are reluctant, and in some cases unable, to provide sound bites when they are approached by the media. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 3.6 (2008 =n/a) 2.8 All media fairly reflect the voices of society in its ethnic, linguistic, religious, political and social diversity. Mainstream media make a significant attempt to cover ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity, but there is a massive imbalance in the coverage of social and political diversity. One panellist felt that issues of social diversity are disregarded even when organisations make a concerted effort to invite the media to press conferences highlighting newsworthy issues, and provide press briefs or appealing sound bites. Political issues are covered in a biased manner depending on the media organisation and their political agenda. Minority parties are sidelined. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER MAURITIUS 2010 31