(1) Although this is a rather dated piece, I found it interesting how some iconic women photographers have said their gender has nothing to do with it: “Women in Photojournalism and Combat” by Robert Stevens, January 2003

(2) A piece by Paul Melcher stirred some debate and a response by Washington DC based photographer Melissa Golden: “On gender and photojournalism: a response to Paul Melcher by Melissa Golden” May 13, 2011

(3) Here is Paul Melcher’s original piece: “Why Is a Photojournalist’s Gender Relevant to Their Work?”  May 9, 2011