Women on TV

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Women on TV

FromStuff Mom Never Told You

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Oct 19, 2011

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Are women the new misogynists on fall TV? Has the portrayal of women on television improved? Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore the state of women in front of -- and behind -- the camera. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Oct 19, 2011

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Join hosts Anney and Samantha to listen to Stuff Mom Never Told You, continuing the conversation of what it is to identify as female through research-based discussion around feminism and how it impacts everyday life. New episodes come out Wednesday and Friday.

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Do men and women have different brains?: When it comes to gender differences, there's no subject more fraught than our brains. Are men really better at reading maps? Are women wired to gab? Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to get to the heart of the matter (brain matter, that is). by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
How Precocious Puberty Works: An increasing amount of girls are experiencing a condition known as precocious puberty, where the onset of puberty comes earlier and earlier. Learn more about puberty in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
16 min listen
Is the recession changing domestic dynamics?: More men than women have lost their jobs due to the recession, and male participation in the domestic sphere has increased as a result. Tune in to learn how the recession is affecting domestic dynamics in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
12 min listen
Is my brain making me buy things I don't need?: Stereotypes peg women as shopaholics, but studies show that both men and women are susceptible to compulsive shopping. Discover how our brains -- and savvy marketers -- influence our purchases in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
19 min listen
How the Girl Scouts Work: Girl Scouts and their cookies are as American as apple pie, but where did they come from? Discover the sweet -- and sometimes controversial -- story of the Girl Scouts in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
19 min listen
How often should I wash my hair?: Lather-rinse-repeat is a common mantra for Americans, but all that shampooing can be bad for your hair. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to uncover past hairwashing trends and a new movement to cut back on the 'poo. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
11 min listen
Is marriage a good investment?: Marriage has pros and cons, but is it a good investment? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out how matrimony affects your bottom line, particularly if you're a woman. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
12 min listen
What does a feminist look like?: People have wildly divergent views of what a feminist is. Some eschew the label, while others adopt it readily. Why is feminist such a loaded word? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to explore what feminism means today. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
10 min listen
Why do women have more migraines than men?: Seventeen percent of women report migraine pain, but only six percent of men suffer from these debilitating headaches -- why is that? Tune in as our experts take a look at migraines in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
11 min listen
How Office Politics Works: Politics isn't restricted to the campaign trail -- you'll encounter it on a daily basis in your office. How do women engage in office politics? Are they better or worse at it than men? Explore these questions -- and more -- in this HowStuffWorks podcast. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
Where do food cravings come from?: Whether you're longing for cupcakes or chicken wings, food cravings are to blame. Why do we hanker for certain foods? Do women crave more than men? Delve into the tasty topic of food cravings in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
15 min listen
Are breast implants linked to suicide?: Breast implants have become a common surgery across the developed world, but some believe there may be a link between breast implants and suicide. Take a closer look at this startling theory in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
13 min listen
Does online dating work?: Online dating is an increasingly popular way of meeting people, but does it really work? Molly and Cristen discuss how online dating compares to regular dating in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
20 min listen
Is there a gender wage gap?: Statistics show that female workers still bring home less bacon than men. Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to hear Molly and Cristen debate possible causes of this gender wage gap and ways to address it. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
16 min listen
What is the lipstick indicator?: Can lipstick predict economic trends and consumer confidence? The lipstick indicator says it can. Find out if fashion and beauty really affect economic trends in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
13 min listen
How does surrogacy work?: Surrogacy involves carrying a child for a woman who cannot conceive, but there's a lot more to it than that. Tune in as Molly and Cristen explore the intricacies of surrogacy in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
16 min listen
What's the deal with pink and blue?: Traditionally, female infants in the US are dressed in pink, and males are dressed in blue -- but why? Tune in and learn more about the pink-and-blue phenomenon in this podcast from HowStuffWorks. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
11 min listen
Does perfume make you more attractive?: If you're like many women, you've spritzed on perfume before going out. But have you ever wondered what that sweet scent is really doing for you? Sniff out the science and stereotypes behind perfume in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
12 min listen
Does a lack of sleep make you fat?: When sleep eludes you, are you more prone to put on pounds? Science says yes. Explore the link between sleep and obesity in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
11 min listen
What is a geisha's job description?: Westerners have often misunderstood the role of the geisha in Japanese culture, but these women are neither prostitutes nor concubines. Find out what a geisha's job description entails in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
16 min listen
Is there a gender gap in crime?: In this episode of Stuff Mom Never Told You, Cristen and Molly take a closer look at statistics and stereotypes related to women and crime. Tune in as they attempt to answer the question: Is there a gender gap in crime? by Stuff Mom Never Told You
22 min listen
Do you really need to have a period every month?: Advances in birth control have made monthly menstrual periods optional, but is it healthy to skip periods? Check out this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to weigh the pros and cons of skipping a monthly period. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
15 min listen
Are diamonds a girl's best friend?: Women and diamonds share a special bond, but have you ever wondered why? As it turns out, the answer has a lot to do with clever marketing. Explore the multifaceted history of diamonds in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
Is roller derby sport or spectacle?: Roller derby is an increasingly popular past-time, but is it sport or spectacle? Listen in as Molly and Cristen examine the nature of roller derby -- from the vociferous fans to the unique teams -- to find the truth in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
18 min listen
Should I donate my eggs?: Modern reproductive technology allows women to donate their eggs. Egg donation can be lucrative, but it's also complicated. Tune in as Molly and Cristen discuss the details of egg donation in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
Do men use anabolic steroids more than women?: Studies say that male athletes are more likely to use anabolic steroids than females. Why? Tune in to explore possible reasons for this difference -- and some disturbing trends in female steroid use -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
16 min listen
What are some surprising things you can recycle?: These days, recycling goes way beyond glass and paper. How about old shoes? Prom dresses? Join Molly and Cristen as they discuss some of the surprising things you can recycle in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
17 min listen
Is first lady the hardest job in the world?: The position of first lady is one of the most unique and complex jobs in the United States. Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a close look at the first lady's intricate balance between innovation and protocol in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
14 min listen
How Jealousy Works: Shakespeare referred to jealousy as a "green-eyed monster," a beastly emotion that brings out the worst in us. But why do we feel jealous? Are women more jealous than men? Find out how jealousy works in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
13 min listen
Can sharks smell blood from miles away?: With their acute sense of smell, sharks can detect minute quantities of blood from miles away. Does this mean that female swimmers who are menstruating should be wary or avoid swimming? Tune in to this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com to find out. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
15 min listen

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Why are women true crime's bloodthirstiest fans?: Whether in print or on television, true crime draws its largest audience from women. Caroline and Cristen autopsy the gory genre to understand the particularly female appeal of so-called "violence porn." by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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The Long and Short of Women's Height: In a previous episode, Cristen and Caroline focused on how height affects men. This episode explores the research on women and height -- and, unfortunately, it's not all good news. Tune in to learn more about how height can affect women. by Stuff Mom Never Told You
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