Traister, Rebecca, 1975-

New Yorker writer Rebecca Traister speaks against a white background

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November 30, 2017

50:30

For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out

As more women come forward with charges of sexual harassment, and more high profile men are brought down, a talk with Jane Mayer and Rebecca Traister about some of the tough questions being raised, and a look back at another earlier turning point when Anita Hill testified against Clarence thomas during his confirmation hearings.

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Jane Mayer
Rebecca Traister

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March 1, 2016

43:18

Single By Choice: Why Fewer American Women Are Married Than Ever Before

Marriage is losing ground in America. According to the U.S. Census, the proportion of married adults dropped from 57 percent in 2000 to 52 percent in 2009. For the first time ever, single adult women outnumber married adult women in the U.S.

Rebecca Traister says the declining marriage rates among adult women are less about the institution of marriage and more about the choices available to women today.

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For Years, Anita Hill Was A 'Canary In The Coal Mine' For Women Speaking Out

Single By Choice: Why Fewer American Women Are Married Than Ever Before

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