Hidden World Of Girls http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125026905&ft=1&f=125026905 The Hidden World of Girls is series about girls and the women they become. Stories of coming of age, rituals and rites of passage, secret identities--about women who crossed a line, blazed a trail, changed the tide. Produced by The Kitchen Sisters and NPR. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Hidden World Of Girls http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125026905&ft=1&f=125026905 no Saudi Woman's Driving Violation Spurs Controversy Saudi men are expected to cast votes Thursday in the kingdom's municipal elections. King Abdullah has promised that women can vote in the next election in four years, but that pledge has been overshadowed by the case of a woman sentenced to 10 lashes for violating the ban on driving. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/29/140909467/saudi-womans-driving-violation-spurs-controversy?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/29/140909467/saudi-womans-driving-violation-spurs-controversy?ft=1&f=125026905 Saudi men are expected to cast votes Thursday in the kingdom's municipal elections. King Abdullah has promised that women can vote in the next election in four years, but that pledge has been overshadowed by the case of a woman sentenced to 10 lashes for violating the ban on driving. 267 no Saudi men are expected to cast votes Thursday in the kingdom's municipal elections. King Abdullah has promised that women can vote in the next election in four years, but that pledge has been overshadowed by the case of a woman sentenced to 10 lashes for violating the ban on driving.

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]]> A Long, Turbulent Journey For Afghan Female Pilot Latifa Nabizada began her air force career more than two decades ago, when the Soviet Union was still occupying Afghanistan. She is the only female pilot in the country's history, and has a dedicated, if unusual, flying companion. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/15/140147424/for-afghan-female-pilot-a-long-turbulent-journey?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/15/140147424/for-afghan-female-pilot-a-long-turbulent-journey?ft=1&f=125026905 Latifa Nabizada began her air force career more than two decades ago, when the Soviet Union was still occupying Afghanistan. She is the only female pilot in the country's history, and has a dedicated, if unusual, flying companion. 238 no Latifa Nabizada began her air force career more than two decades ago, when the Soviet Union was still occupying Afghanistan. She is the only female pilot in the country's history, and has a dedicated, if unusual, flying companion.

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]]> Ex-L.A. Gang Member Trades Streets For Family Life Seventeen years ago, a girl named BooBoo was a hard-core member of the Playboys gang in Los Angeles. She drifted in and out of juvenile probation. Now, Cindy Martinez is a mother of five who has lasered off her tattoos and teaches her kids not to make her same mistakes. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/06/140111199/ex-l-a-gang-member-trades-streets-for-family-life?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/09/06/140111199/ex-l-a-gang-member-trades-streets-for-family-life?ft=1&f=125026905 Seventeen years ago, a girl named BooBoo was a hard-core member of the Playboys gang in Los Angeles. She drifted in and out of juvenile probation. Now, Cindy Martinez is a mother of five who has lasered off her tattoos and teaches her kids not to make her same mistakes. 439 no Seventeen years ago, a girl named BooBoo was a hard-core member of the Playboys gang in Los Angeles. She drifted in and out of juvenile probation. Now, Cindy Martinez is a mother of five who has lasered off her tattoos and teaches her kids not to make her same mistakes.

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]]> From China To The U.S.: Student Juggles Two Worlds The daughter of migrant workers from northeastern China, Mandy Lu goes to college in North Carolina. She says whenever she crosses the border between her two worlds, she feels like she's in a daze and she has to find an identity for herself in a place that's so familiar — yet not familiar at all. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/08/16/139676258/from-china-to-the-u-s-student-juggles-two-worlds?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/08/16/139676258/from-china-to-the-u-s-student-juggles-two-worlds?ft=1&f=125026905 The daughter of migrant workers from northeastern China, Mandy Lu goes to college in North Carolina. She says whenever she crosses the border between her two worlds, she feels like she's in a daze and she has to find an identity for herself in a place that's so familiar — yet not familiar at all. 204 no The daughter of migrant workers from northeastern China, Mandy Lu goes to college in North Carolina. She says whenever she crosses the border between her two worlds, she feels like she's in a daze and she has to find an identity for herself in a place that's so familiar — yet not familiar at all.

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]]> Russian Women Prove It's Hip To Be A Babushka A group of babushkas, or elderly women, who live in Buranovo, Russia, have become a musical sensation. They sing Beatles tunes and songs by iconic Russian rocker Viktor Tsoi. They fly around the country for concerts. And it all started because they turned to music during tough times. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/06/27/137368820/russian-women-prove-its-hip-to-be-a-babushka?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/06/27/137368820/russian-women-prove-its-hip-to-be-a-babushka?ft=1&f=125026905 A group of babushkas, or elderly women, who live in Buranovo, Russia, have become a musical sensation. They sing Beatles tunes and songs by iconic Russian rocker Viktor Tsoi. They fly around the country for concerts. And it all started because they turned to music during tough times. 420 no A group of babushkas, or elderly women, who live in Buranovo, Russia, have become a musical sensation. They sing Beatles tunes and songs by iconic Russian rocker Viktor Tsoi. They fly around the country for concerts. And it all started because they turned to music during tough times.

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]]> In Asia, The Perils Of Aborting Girls And Keeping Boys In her first book, author Mara Hvistendahl explores why parents in several Asian countries are choosing to have boys rather than girls as birth rates are dropping. The trend of sex-selective abortion is yielding broad impacts on the economy, culture and stability of those nations. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/06/15/137106354/in-asia-the-perils-of-aborting-girls-and-keeping-boys?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/06/15/137106354/in-asia-the-perils-of-aborting-girls-and-keeping-boys?ft=1&f=125026905 In her first book, author Mara Hvistendahl explores why parents in several Asian countries are choosing to have boys rather than girls as birth rates are dropping. The trend of sex-selective abortion is yielding broad impacts on the economy, culture and stability of those nations. 386 no In her first book, author Mara Hvistendahl explores why parents in several Asian countries are choosing to have boys rather than girls as birth rates are dropping. The trend of sex-selective abortion is yielding broad impacts on the economy, culture and stability of those nations.

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]]> Yemeni Photographer Turns Her Lens On The West Earlier this year, Amira Al-Sharif came to New York City to document the lives of young American women. The 28-year-old was born in Saudi Arabia, grew up in Yemen and was the first person from her family to graduate from university. And while Western journalists often document Arab women, Al-Sharif wanted to flip the script. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/06/08/133272681/yemeni-photographer-turns-her-lens-on-the-west?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/06/08/133272681/yemeni-photographer-turns-her-lens-on-the-west?ft=1&f=125026905 Earlier this year, Amira Al-Sharif came to New York City to document the lives of young American women. The 28-year-old was born in Saudi Arabia, grew up in Yemen and was the first person from her family to graduate from university. And while Western journalists often document Arab women, Al-Sharif wanted to flip the script. 470 no Earlier this year, Amira Al-Sharif came to New York City to document the lives of young American women. The 28-year-old was born in Saudi Arabia, grew up in Yemen and was the first person from her family to graduate from university. And while Western journalists often document Arab women, Al-Sharif wanted to flip the script.

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]]> Family History: The General, His Sisters And Me Gen. Vang Pao, an exiled leader from the Hmong hill tribe in communist Laos, was a CIA ally during the Vietnam War. Now, shortly after his death and six-day funeral in California, NPR's Doualy Xaykaothao — Vang Pao's grandniece — is delving into her family history. Who was Vang Pao, and what stories can his surviving sisters share? Fri, 27 May 2011 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/27/133664172/family-history-the-general-his-sisters-and-me?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/27/133664172/family-history-the-general-his-sisters-and-me?ft=1&f=125026905 Gen. Vang Pao, an exiled leader from the Hmong hill tribe in communist Laos, was a CIA ally during the Vietnam War. Now, shortly after his death and six-day funeral in California, NPR's Doualy Xaykaothao — Vang Pao's grandniece — is delving into her family history. Who was Vang Pao, and what stories can his surviving sisters share? 426 no Gen. Vang Pao, an exiled leader from the Hmong hill tribe in communist Laos, was a CIA ally during the Vietnam War. Now, shortly after his death and six-day funeral in California, NPR's Doualy Xaykaothao — Vang Pao's grandniece — is delving into her family history. Who was Vang Pao, and what stories can his surviving sisters share?

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]]> A Termite Queen And Her Ultimate Sacrifice The termite queen may be the mother who makes the ultimate sacrifice for her swarms of children. Isolated in an earthen capsule, she lays more than a quarter-billion eggs in her lifetime. On the eve of Mother's Day, NPR honors this species' story of struggle, rebirth and death below ground. Fri, 06 May 2011 15:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/06/136028437/a-termite-queen-and-her-ultimate-sacrifice?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/05/06/136028437/a-termite-queen-and-her-ultimate-sacrifice?ft=1&f=125026905 The termite queen may be the mother who makes the ultimate sacrifice for her swarms of children. Isolated in an earthen capsule, she lays more than a quarter-billion eggs in her lifetime. On the eve of Mother's Day, NPR honors this species' story of struggle, rebirth and death below ground. 392 no The termite queen may be the mother who makes the ultimate sacrifice for her swarms of children. Isolated in an earthen capsule, she lays more than a quarter-billion eggs in her lifetime. On the eve of Mother's Day, NPR honors this species' story of struggle, rebirth and death below ground.

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]]> Lifting The Veil: Muslim Women Explain Their Choice About 1 million Muslim women live in America; 43 percent of them wear headscarves full time. But now, a generation of Muslim women is taking off the headscarf, or hijab. For many, their choice is an attempt to balance their private lives with a very public symbol of their religion. Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/21/135523680/lifting-the-veil-muslim-women-explain-their-choice?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/21/135523680/lifting-the-veil-muslim-women-explain-their-choice?ft=1&f=125026905 About 1 million Muslim women live in America; 43 percent of them wear headscarves full time. But now, a generation of Muslim women is taking off the headscarf, or hijab. For many, their choice is an attempt to balance their private lives with a very public symbol of their religion. 0 no About 1 million Muslim women live in America; 43 percent of them wear headscarves full time. But now, a generation of Muslim women is taking off the headscarf, or hijab. For many, their choice is an attempt to balance their private lives with a very public symbol of their religion.

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]]> Music In The Time Of Extremism Two women use music to show the world a fuller picture of their homeland, Pakistan. They have a piece called "The Happy Song" on their album in progress, about beauty in a time of turmoil and intolerance. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/07/135188648/music-in-the-time-of-extremism?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/04/07/135188648/music-in-the-time-of-extremism?ft=1&f=125026905 Two women use music to show the world a fuller picture of their homeland, Pakistan. They have a piece called "The Happy Song" on their album in progress, about beauty in a time of turmoil and intolerance. 440 no Two women use music to show the world a fuller picture of their homeland, Pakistan. They have a piece called "The Happy Song" on their album in progress, about beauty in a time of turmoil and intolerance.

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]]> Why Do Girls Love Horses, Unicorns And Dolphins? Many girls fantasize about horses, dolphins and unicorns. One theory about why is that it helps them express their power. Others say the animals — real and mythical — symbolize dreaming and achieving. Still for many, it's a way to run away with their imaginations. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:02:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2011/02/09/133600424/why-do-girls-love-horses-unicorns-and-dolphins?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/02/09/133600424/why-do-girls-love-horses-unicorns-and-dolphins?ft=1&f=125026905 Many girls fantasize about horses, dolphins and unicorns. One theory about why is that it helps them express their power. Others say the animals — real and mythical — symbolize dreaming and achieving. Still for many, it's a way to run away with their imaginations. 500 no Many girls fantasize about horses, dolphins and unicorns. One theory about why is that it helps them express their power. Others say the animals — real and mythical — symbolize dreaming and achieving. Still for many, it's a way to run away with their imaginations.

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]]> Iraqi Women Wed To Insurgents Find Little Hope In a country with millions of orphans and widows, officials say it's tough to make women who are seen as criminals a priority, which means they're basically ignored by everyone. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2011/01/28/133213152/iraqi-women-wed-to-insurgents-find-little-hope?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/01/28/133213152/iraqi-women-wed-to-insurgents-find-little-hope?ft=1&f=125026905 In a country with millions of orphans and widows, officials say it's tough to make women who are seen as criminals a priority, which means they're basically ignored by everyone. 345 no In a country with millions of orphans and widows, officials say it's tough to make women who are seen as criminals a priority, which means they're basically ignored by everyone.

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]]> Pakistan's Lesbians Live In Silence, Love In Secret Although gays and lesbians can be imprisoned for life in Pakistan, rarely are such charges brought to court. Pakistani lesbians say it is often easier for them to engage in a sexual relationship because society simply doesn't perceive women to have sexual desires. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 07:02:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2011/01/17/132711102/pakistans-lesbians-live-in-silence-love-in-secret?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2011/01/17/132711102/pakistans-lesbians-live-in-silence-love-in-secret?ft=1&f=125026905 Although gays and lesbians can be imprisoned for life in Pakistan, rarely are such charges brought to court. Pakistani lesbians say it is often easier for them to engage in a sexual relationship because society simply doesn't perceive women to have sexual desires. 440 no Although gays and lesbians can be imprisoned for life in Pakistan, rarely are such charges brought to court. Pakistani lesbians say it is often easier for them to engage in a sexual relationship because society simply doesn't perceive women to have sexual desires.

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]]> For Some Girls, The Ultimate Goal Is To Kill A Buck Magan Hebert, 15, smashes the stereotype of a typical camouflage-wearing, gun-toting hunter. "Some guys think, 'OK, well, you're a girl, you can't kill a deer,' " the high school cheerleader says. "I can say, 'Yeah, I've killed two of them. What now?' " Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/2010/12/09/131390073/for-some-girls-the-ultimate-goal-is-to-kill-a-buck?ft=1&f=125026905 http://www.npr.org/2010/12/09/131390073/for-some-girls-the-ultimate-goal-is-to-kill-a-buck?ft=1&f=125026905 Magan Hebert, 15, smashes the stereotype of a typical camouflage-wearing, gun-toting hunter. "Some guys think, 'OK, well, you're a girl, you can't kill a deer,' " the high school cheerleader says. "I can say, 'Yeah, I've killed two of them. What now?' " 424 no Magan Hebert, 15, smashes the stereotype of a typical camouflage-wearing, gun-toting hunter. "Some guys think, 'OK, well, you're a girl, you can't kill a deer,' " the high school cheerleader says. "I can say, 'Yeah, I've killed two of them. What now?' "

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