TV

Astute and unflinching examination of gender politics has proved to be the secret of the rise of "Mad Men" in popular culture. RH Reality Check is hosting a salon on the program.

The sun may be setting on the political influence of fundamentalist churches; Study finds significant link between TV and teen pregnancy; 43% of women report sexual problems; 13 year-old rape victim stoned to death in Somalia for adultery; John Chittick walks the world speaking with teens about HIV/AIDS.

The very act of gaining knowledge can give girls a huge boost in self-esteem. But in order to enable them to gain knowledge, we first have to trust them. "In Treatment"'s character Sophie is one of television's few complex teenage girls.