Gender
U.S. Soccer equalizes pay in milestone with women, men
Led by Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe, American women long have pressed for gender equity.
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A landmark study tracks the lasting effect of having an abortion — or being denied one
The Turnaway Study followed nearly 1,000 women who sought abortions, interviewing them regularly for years to understand the impact on their mental and financial wellbeing.
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Lenape Middle school students protest a teacher placed on sudden leave as the district also plans to enact a new book censorship policy.
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In Texas, abortion laws inhibit care for miscarriages
Medical professionals face quandaries when treating patients who have a miscarriage, a scenario that could soon play out around the country if abortion restrictions tighten.
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How period tracking apps and data privacy fit into a post-Roe v. Wade climate
Privacy experts warn that in a world without Roe v. Wade, data from period-tracking apps could potentially be used to penalize anyone seeking an abortion.
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The leaked abortion decision blew up overnight. In 1973, Roe had a longer fuse
The reaction to Roe vs. Wade was immense, but not immediately so. It took months and years for the anti-abortion movement to fully form, to organize and gain political power.
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‘Mama’s boy’ is a flex, not an insult, for a new generation of men
A new generation of men seems to be rejecting the toxic masculinity inherent in the phrase and radically reinventing it.
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After leak, religious rift over legal abortion on display
The leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could end or limit abortion access for millions has sent shockwaves through diverse faith communities.
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As U.S. poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access
In February, Colombia’s Constitutional Court legalized abortion until the 24th week of pregnancy. It was Latin America’s latest shift toward legalization of abortion.
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‘The Great Stewardess Rebellion’
Stewardesses 60s and 70s could only be single, childless, and attractive women. Nell McShane Wulfhart talks about how stewardesses organized to change these sexist policies.
Air Date: May 3, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Connecticut looks to expand abortion rights in response to out-of-state restrictions
The legislation is partly a reaction to the wave of new measures in conservative states restricting abortions and in some cases levying penalties on people who perform them.
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The move would stop assuming the mayor and school superintendent will always be a man.
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Female artists dominate the Venice Biennale for 1st time
For the first time in its 127-year history, the world’s oldest and most important contemporary art fair features a majority of female and gender non-conforming artists.
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ARTZ event to recognize the impact of COVID on caregivers with loved ones with dementia
ARTZ is a nonprofit providing support for caregivers with loved ones dealing with dementia. COVID has amplified the need to offer support.
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Listen 5:59Frans de Waal on gender roles and primates
In studying a society of male dominated monkeys and comparing them to a female-led group of monkeys, primatologist Frans de Waal challenges human assumptions about gender.
Air Date: April 14, 2022 10:00 am
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