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In the Public Sphere, Few Option Exist for Women Besides "Virgin or Vamp"

Critic Maureen Corrigan reviews Helen Benedict's book about how press coverage of sex crimes against women reinforces ideas about gender roles and sexuality.

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Other segments from the episode on December 30, 1992

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 30, 1992: Interview with Ken Tucker; Interview with Stephen Schiff; Review of Helen Benedict's book "Virgin or Vamp."

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