The “true story” of a woman with multiple personalities was a 1973 sensation and is still in print 50 years later. Why do such lurid tales hold their grip?
Tag: Women and Girls
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Maternity’s Most Dangerous Time: After New Mothers Come Home
Recent research shows that most pregnancy-related deaths occur in the year after a baby is born. The discovery is changing how doctors care for new mothers.
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How Geena Davis Continues to Tackle Gender Bias in Hollywood
When it comes to quantifying bias in popular entertainment, the Academy Award winner’s in a league of her own.
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The Do-It-Yourself Production behind Padma Lakshmi “Taste the Nation”
The host of “Taste the Nation” talks about the do-it-yourself nature of shooting her show.
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Texas Is Torturing Women Whose Pregnancies Fail
If this isn’t what anti-abortion groups want, why won’t they fix it?