It was found that in 2021, men accounted for a larger share of the leadership level in the North American public relations sector, at 51 percent. However, at the same time, they accounted for 25 percent of the overall PR workforce.
Gender distribution of public relations specialists in North America in 2021, by hierarchy
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PRovoke. (August 6, 2021). Gender distribution of public relations specialists in North America in 2021, by hierarchy [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 27, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1274592/pr-specialists-gender-distribution-na/
PRovoke. "Gender distribution of public relations specialists in North America in 2021, by hierarchy." Chart. August 6, 2021. Statista. Accessed July 27, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1274592/pr-specialists-gender-distribution-na/
PRovoke. (2021). Gender distribution of public relations specialists in North America in 2021, by hierarchy. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1274592/pr-specialists-gender-distribution-na/
PRovoke. "Gender Distribution of Public Relations Specialists in North America in 2021, by Hierarchy." Statista, Statista Inc., 6 Aug 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1274592/pr-specialists-gender-distribution-na/
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