Journalism is the activity of collecting, analyzing, writing, processing, publishing and distributing information and data through the press, radio, television and online media for the purpose of informing the public. The work of journalists is based on the basic ethical postulates of journalism, known as honesty, truthfulness, accuracy, impartiality and balance. As in other workplaces, examples of gender inequality can also be found in newsrooms, which not only affects the work routine but also the emotional well-being of female journalists. In this paper, we will provide an overview of the available literature on the topic of the position of female journalists in the Croatian media space in relation to their male colleagues, on their representation in certain positions in the press, on radio, television and online media, and on their position in relation to female colleagues in the world. We will also present the results of the research that will enable us to better understand the topic itself. We will confirm (or refute) the stated theses from the literature and research with examples from the Croatian media. In the conclusion, based on the available literature, conducted research and our own examples, we will present an opinion on the position of female journalists and possible developments for the better or worse. Summarizing all the information and results, it can be concluded that the position of female journalists in relation to male journalists has been unequal in all aspects of media activity since the beginning of the profession until today.