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Gender

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Gender Sub-categories:

  • Gender Gap (3)
  • Gender Roles (4)

Viewpoints Explained: The Taliban Reaffirms Its Use Of Stoning

>> May 22, 2024

We cover this medieval practice and how women in Afghanistan are being specifically targeted by the Taliban.

topics covered: Gender, Human Rights, International/Global Affairs, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Religion and Spirituality, Women's History and Rights
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What’s Next For Elite Women’s Sports?

>> May 12, 2024

It’s no surprise that women’s sports have long trailed behind men’s in pay, marketing dollars and the amount of attention it receives. We cover why this is and how athletes and advocates are pushing for greater equity across college and pro sports.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Athletes, Career, College and Admissions, Education, Gender, Labor Rights and Wages, Social Media and Internet, Sports and Recreation, Technology
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Viewpoints Explained: Sick Of Cardio? New Research Suggests This Shift In Exercise

>> April 3, 2024

New research published earlier this month in the “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” uncovers evidence that women may benefit much more from this type of exercise.

topics covered: Cardiovascular Health, Exercise and Fitness, Gender, Health and Medicine, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy, Research
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Celebrating Black History Month: The Daredevil Stunt Pilot You’ve Never Heard Of

>> February 18, 2024

We cover the story of Bessie Coleman and the countless barriers she faced as an African American woman in the early 1900’s set on making a name for herself in performance stunt flying.

topics covered: African American Culture, African American History, American Culture and History, Aviation, Civil Rights and Activism, Gender
ListenCelebrating Black History Month: The Daredevil Stunt Pilot You’ve Never Heard Of

Why Are We Banning More Books Than Ever Before?

>> January 21, 2024

We cover the controversy by highlighting two differing perspectives on the debate.

topics covered: Education, Gender, Government and Politics, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Literature and Writing, Politics, Public Policy, Race and Identity, Sexual Education
ListenWhy Are We Banning More Books Than Ever Before?

A Pioneer In Paving Greater Diversity In Sci-Fi

>> January 14, 2024

Historian Gerry Canavan discusses the obstacles Butler faced and her legacy on one of the most popular genres in American literature.

topics covered: Culture and the Arts, Diversity, Equality, Gender, History, Literature and Writing, Race and Identity
ListenA Pioneer In Paving Greater Diversity In Sci-Fi

Why Is the Gender Pay Gap in America Still So Wide?

>> April 30, 2023

As of 2022, the average American woman earned 82 cents for every dollar earned by a man. Experts discuss how to better advocate for more equal pay.

topics covered: Career, Employment and Workplace Issues, Equal Employment, Equality, Gender, Gender Gap, Inequality, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Research, Sociology, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues
ListenWhy Is the Gender Pay Gap in America Still So Wide?

Breaking Gendered Roles in the Household

>> September 18, 2022

More men and women these days are both working full-time, yet household tasks are still unevenly handled predominantly by women. We sit down with gender expert Kate Mangino about this imbalance.

topics covered: Equality, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Gender Roles, Parenting, Sociology
ListenBreaking Gendered Roles in the Household
21-20 Segment 2: Why Aren’t More Women Financially Independent?

Why Aren’t More Women Financially Independent?

>> May 16, 2021

Many women today still have little knowledge on financial planning and how to make their income work for them rather than the other way around. Executive and financial expert Jennifer Barrett joins us this week to shed some light on the importance of becoming financially autonomous and advocating for yourself in your career, relationships and beyond.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Economics and Finance, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Investment and Financial Planning, Labor Rights and Wages, Personal Finance, Personal Growth and Development, Racism and Discrimination, Retirement, Women's Issues
ListenWhy Aren’t More Women Financially Independent?

Spies & Soldiers: Women in the Civil War

>> January 17, 2021

Historian Karen Abbott tells the story of several women who helped their respective sides during the Civil War. These women were not just nurses and aides, but endearing female soldiers and spies disguised and embedded in the fight.

topics covered: American Culture and History, Civil War, Female Leaders and Trailblazers, Gender Roles, Government and Politics, History, Military and War, Politics, Women's History and Rights
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Culture Crash: The Queen’s Gambit

>> December 13, 2020

You don’t need to be a chess whiz to enjoy The Queen’s Gambit. Viewpoints explores the Netflix breakout hit featuring actress Anya Taylor-Joy.

topics covered: Gender, History, Media and Entertainment, Netflix, Pop Culture, Streaming Media, TV
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Poker: A Game of Skill & Luck

>> July 12, 2020

It’s a game of strategy, psychology and quick decision-making. Writer and now professional poker player Maria Konnikova joins Viewpoints’ to share how she was able to master the game and amass more than $300,000 in winnings in just three years.

topics covered: Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Sports and Recreation, Travel and Leisure
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Move Over Albert: Uncovering Female Science Geniuses of the Past

>> March 8, 2020

What exactly classifies a person as a genius? Are there biological differences between male and female geniuses? Viewpoints’ explores these questions and highlights a few overlooked female scientists throughout history.

topics covered: Gender, Racism and Discrimination, Science and Technology, Women's Issues
ListenMove Over Albert: Uncovering Female Science Geniuses of the Past

World War II: The Women of the OSS

>> February 2, 2020

More than 75 years ago, a diverse set of men and women making up the Office of Strategic Services were united together in their determination to win World War II. Some served as government spies or propagandists and others gathered terrain intelligence for army invasions. Whatever role they played, the OSS staff worked tirelessly for years and rose to the …

topics covered: Aging and Death, American Culture and History, Civil Rights and Activism, Community, Female Leaders and Trailblazers, Gender, Government and Politics, History, Military and War, Travel, TV, Women's History and Rights, Women's Issues, World War I and World War II, World War II
ListenWorld War II: The Women of the OSS

One Woman’s Account of Sexual Assault in the U.S. Army

>> September 15, 2019

Ryan Leigh Dostie, author of Formation: A Woman’s Memoir of Stepping Out of Line, enlisted in the Army after graduating from high school and was deployed to Iraq shortly after finishing her training. In 2002, while abroad, she was raped while sleeping in her Army barracks. What followed was a series of victim-blaming tactics and unfair bias directed towards …

topics covered: Gender, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Mental Health, Military and War, Sexual Assault, Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Women's History and Rights
ListenOne Woman’s Account of Sexual Assault in the U.S. Army

Inside Look: Gender & Sports: How Do These Distinctions Shape Who We Become

>> September 8, 2019

Viewpoints producer Annie Krall interviewed the first female high school football player in Texas to play, score, and win a state championship game: K-Lani Nava. Nava is also a huge women’s soccer fan. The U.S. Women’s World Cup victory this summer was monumental and potentially the catalyst for lasting change according to developmental psychologist Dr. …

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Education, Football, Gender, Psychology and Psychiatry, Psychology of Sports, Sociology, Sports and Recreation, Women's Issues
ListenInside Look: Gender & Sports: How Do These Distinctions Shape Who We Become

The Wonders of Cave Diving

>> September 8, 2019

World-renowned cave diver Jill Heinerth led a team of divers inside the massive B-15 iceberg in Antarctica, and throughout her career has completed hundreds of other underwater dives across the globe. We speak with Heinerth about the beauty and dangers of cave diving and the importance of her work in helping scientists, biologists and researchers.

topics covered: Biology, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Ecology and Ecosystem Management, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Gender, Pollution, Science and Technology, Sports and Recreation, Travel and Leisure
ListenThe Wonders of Cave Diving

Gender & Sports: How Do These Distinctions Shape Who We Become?

>> September 8, 2019

When we think of a typical high school football player, most of us imagine a sweaty, muscled teenage boy in a uniform. One of our guests this week is K-Lani Nava, the first female football player to play, score and win in a Texas high school state championship game. She, along with Dr. Christia Spears Brown, both discuss the importance of breaking gender …

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Diversity, Education, Employment and Workplace Issues, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Football, Friendship, Gender, Health and Medicine, Psychology and Psychiatry, Sports and Recreation
ListenGender & Sports: How Do These Distinctions Shape Who We Become?

Inside Look: One Scrub Does Not Fit All

>> September 1, 2019

Viewpoints producer Annie Krall interviewed the President of the American Association for Men in Nursing Blake Smith to get a better understanding of the role male nurses play in the healthcare field. One of those nurses in particular, Brian Underwood a.k.a “The IV Guy” uses Instagram to help educate fellow nurses on the best technique to insert an IV. The …

topics covered: Employment and Workplace Issues, Gender, Health and Medicine, Nursing
ListenInside Look: One Scrub Does Not Fit All

One Scrub Does Not Fit All: Male Nurses & The Future of the Profession

>> September 1, 2019

Around 10 percent of nurses today are men. As aging Americans place a greater strain on the healthcare system, the nursing industry faces a growing shortage and is responding by finding new ways to recruit nurses early on. We dispel some of the myths around the profession and some of the new medical technology in the works aimed at improving efficiency and …

topics covered: Aging and Death, Career, Children and Parenting, Elderly and Senior Citizens, Employment and Workplace Issues, Gender, Health and Medicine, Healthcare, Industry, Insurance, Labor Rights and Wages, Mental Health, Nursing, Psychology and Psychiatry, Social Media and Internet, Technology
ListenOne Scrub Does Not Fit All: Male Nurses & The Future of the Profession

The Price of News: The Challenges Female Arab Journalists Face

>> August 25, 2019

Diversity in reporting is vital to news that showcases differing perspectives. We speak with Zahra Hankir, journalist and author of the new book, Our Women on the Ground, to learn more about some of the courageous female journalists who’ve risked their lives to report from within the Middle East during tumultuous periods. These women defy terrorists, the …

topics covered: Civil Rights and Activism, Diversity, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Government and Politics, International/Global Affairs, Media and Entertainment, Military and War, News and Journalism, Race and Identity, Religion and Spirituality, Terrorism, Women's Issues
ListenThe Price of News: The Challenges Female Arab Journalists Face

Inside Look: Toxic Masculinity

>> July 21, 2019

Viewpoints Radio intern Annie Krall speaks to Jared Yates Sexton about toxic Masculinity.

topics covered: Children and Parenting, Education, Gender, Government and Politics, Misogyny, Racism and Discrimination, Women's Issues
ListenInside Look: Toxic Masculinity

The Dark Side of Masculinity

>> July 21, 2019

Author Jared Yates Sexton shares memories from his own turbulent childhood and accounts as a journalist and connects it to the larger discussion around the phenomenon of toxic masculinity in the U.S. What exactly is toxic masculinity and how is it affecting men and youth?

topics covered: American Culture and History, Children and Parenting, Commentary and Criticism, Communication, Education, Family and Interpersonal Relationships, Gender, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, History, Literature and Writing, Media and Entertainment, Mental Health, Misogyny, Psychology and Psychiatry, Race and Identity
ListenThe Dark Side of Masculinity

The Fall of Theranos

>> July 14, 2019

The rise and fall of the now defunct blood-testing company Theranos has captivated the attention of millions and exposed the dark side of the startup culture in Silicon Valley. Elizabeth Holmes, founder and CEO of Theranos, is awaiting trial next summer, facing 11 felony charges for allegedly defrauding the public. We speak with Stanford professor Dr. …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Clinical Pharmacology, Criminal Justice and Courts, Economics and Finance, Fraud and Identity Theft, Gender, Government and Politics, HBO Max, Health and Medicine, Industry, Invention, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Science, Science and Technology, Technology
ListenThe Fall of Theranos
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