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Podcast: The Peoples Voice Podcast
Episode: The Peoples Voice - The Anchor Bob Killer: The Crown Act
Description: TV news broadcasts on all levels have one similar thing in common, hair... In broadcast news there is a standard when it comes to hairstyles for women. The "anchor bob" as its called has become synonymous with women in TV news. But this standard has also created discriminatory environments at many news stations which has left many women having to choose between their career and their hair. In this episode we discuss the " anchor bob", its place in media today and how the Crown Act is assisting with changing this standard in broadcast news.Check out the...