Stuff Mom Never Told you
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Is autism underdiagnosed in girls?
Autistic spectrum disorders are typically associated with boys, a fact ...
Autistic spectrum disorders are typically associated with boys, a fact which may make it harder for girls with autism to be diagnosed properly. In this episode, Molly and Cristen define autism and discuss how it manifests differently in boys and girls.
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Are men or women better drivers?
In today's episode, Molly and Cristen tackle one of the ...
In today's episode, Molly and Cristen tackle one of the biggest gender stereotypes out there: Men are better drivers than women.
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Boob Politics: The Cleavage Issue
There's been a lot of breast-related news lately, from a ...
There's been a lot of breast-related news lately, from a controversial bra ad to a popular Internet meme. What's the big deal about boobs? Molly and Cristen explore the history, politics and symbolism of breasts in this episode.
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What is male studies?
Although men's studies is already an established academic discipline, a ...
Although men's studies is already an established academic discipline, a new discipline has recently emerged that aims to focus exclusively on the male gender. Molly and Cristen explore what makes male studies so different from men's in this episode.
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The Not-So-Skimpy History of the Bikini
Although they're ubiquitous on today's beaches, bikinis are a far ...
Although they're ubiquitous on today's beaches, bikinis are a far cry from the modest, cumbersome swimming costumes women used to wear. Molly and Cristen discuss the history and feminist implications of the world's skimpiest swimwear in this episode.
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Are there feminist role models in children's literature?
In this episode, Molly and Cristen talk about feminist role ...
In this episode, Molly and Cristen talk about feminist role models in children's literature, specifically citing three beloved children's series as examples of literature that provides strong role models for girls.
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Who was Wilma Mankiller?
Wilma Mankiller was the first female to be elected Chief ...
Wilma Mankiller was the first female to be elected Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Molly and Cristen celebrate the life and accomplishments of Mankiller and discuss the role of feminism in American Indian communities in this episode.
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What does facial hair say about men?
To some, facial hair simply represents a man's style or ...
To some, facial hair simply represents a man's style or shaving preferences. But others argue that facial hair symbolizes masculinity. Molly and Cristen explore a topic that's close to their male listeners' hearts (and faces) in this episode.
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Are political quotas bad for women?
Some countries and political parties mandate quotas to help increase ...
Some countries and political parties mandate quotas to help increase female representation in government. But do these quotas truly foster equality and benefit women? Molly and Cristen weigh the pros and cons of political quotas for women in this episode.
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Is there a female Viagra?
Viagra effectively treats male sexual dysfunction, so could a similar ...
Viagra effectively treats male sexual dysfunction, so could a similar drug be developed for women? Molly and Cristen discuss current research on a Viagra-like drug for women -- and whether it would really be beneficial -- in this episode.
