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Princeton University / Mother's Letter #1041345

NBC Evening News for Sunday, Mar 31, 2013
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(Studio: Peter Alexander) Report introduced.

(New York: Michelle Franzen) The reaction to the open letter from a mother of Princeton University students and herself a graduate examined; letter about finding a husband while in college and the mixed reactions to it quoted. [Class of 1977 Susan PATTON†- describes the intent of her letter; states it is just advice.] [Two STUDENTS - offer views on partners.] The larger women's issues raised by Sheryl Sandberg and Anne-Marie Slaughter noted. [Writer Lisa BELKIN - calls the letter "elitism."]

Reporter(s):
Alexander, Peter;
Franzen, Michelle
Duration:
00:02:10

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