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    Why is “secretary” the most common job for women in the U. S.?

    What was the gendering of the typewriter? How did women ...

    What was the gendering of the typewriter? How did women take over secretarial work? Join Cristen and Caroline to learn about the history of secretarial work from ancient scribes to the steno pool, along with how to overcome negative secretary stereotypes.

    Apr 11, 2013 Read more
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    Are kids in the workplace good for business?

    Does teleworking solve the childcare issue? Join Caroline and Cristen ...

    Does teleworking solve the childcare issue? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the high cost of childcare for working parents & single moms, as well as how workplace childcare improves job satisfaction and business bottom lines.

    Apr 8, 2013 Read more
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    Why do so few women coach women’s basketball?

    It's not that there are no women coaching female basketball ...

    It's not that there are no women coaching female basketball (consider the legendary Pat Summit and others), but Title IX has more male coaches. Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore homophobia, sexism and the glass wall that coaches often run into.

    Apr 3, 2013 Read more
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    Are women cleaner than men?

    By age 5, people expect girls to be cleaner than ...

    By age 5, people expect girls to be cleaner than boys. Around the house and at work, men are only slightly less clean than women. Listen in to learn more about the Hygiene Hypothesis, and how being cleaner might not be healthier for women.

    Apr 1, 2013 Read more
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    Ask Caroline & Cristen Anything: Part 2

    Has Stuff Mom Never Told You ever run into taboo ...

    Has Stuff Mom Never Told You ever run into taboo topics? Would you like to know more about Caroline’s Proust questionnaire? How has the show affected the co-host’s romantic lives? Tune to learn more in the second part of this series.

    Apr 1, 2013 Read more
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    Is it OK for women to cry at work?

    Why is crying in the workplace such a highly discussed ...

    Why is crying in the workplace such a highly discussed topic for women? Scientifically speaking, prolactin and smaller tear ducts make women more prone to crying. Tune in to learn more, including strategies for managing emotions in the workplace.

    Mar 27, 2013 Read more
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    Do tampons cause toxic shock syndrome?

    What is toxic shock syndrome, and what’s the risk of ...

    What is toxic shock syndrome, and what’s the risk of contracting it? Why was 1980 the worst year for tampons? Listen in to learn all about toxic shock syndrome (including how to prevent it) in this episode.

    Mar 25, 2013 Read more
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    Ask Caroline & Cristen Anything: Part 1

    Has Stuff Mom Never Told You ever run into taboo ...

    Has Stuff Mom Never Told You ever run into taboo topics? Would you like to know more about podcast regret or Caroline’s Proust questionnaire? How has the show affected the co-host’s romantic lives? Tune to learn the answers to these questions and more.

    Mar 25, 2013 Read more
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    Are school dress codes good for students?

    Are school uniforms the magic bullet for improved learning environments? ...

    Are school uniforms the magic bullet for improved learning environments? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore school dress codes, Title IX and the nature of gender identity within school dress code restrictions.

    Mar 20, 2013 Read more
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    The Military Fight for Women in Combat

    How will women in combat impact the military? Join Caroline ...

    How will women in combat impact the military? Join Caroline and Cristen as they look at other countries that allow women in combat, outline a brief history of women soldiers and explore the combat exclusion policy.

    Mar 18, 2013 Read more
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