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Shere Hite: Revolutionary Sexologist and Family Reconciliation

3/2/2026

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Shere Hite, American sexologist, diverged from traditional researchers like Alfred Kinsey and Masters and Johnson by using surveys resembling a 'teenage diary' to elicit candid responses.
Her work emerged in the 1970s women's movement and reflected changes such as more women in the workforce and evolving views on divorce.
After the success of The Hite Report, Hite's mother reached out to apologize for past wrongs, highlighting their complex relationship.

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Story summary

Shere Hite, American sexologist, diverged from traditional researchers like Alfred Kinsey and Masters and Johnson by using surveys resembling a 'teenage diary' to elicit candid responses.
Her work emerged in the 1970s women's movement and reflected changes such as more women in the workforce and evolving views on divorce.
After the success of The Hite Report, Hite's mother reached out to apologize for past wrongs, highlighting their complex relationship.