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Egyptian Women: The First Feminists?

Ancient Egyptian women had rights equal to those of men, and an equal right to rule

• 28 mins

The First Women To Row Across The Atlantic

Kate Dawson and Mandy Clark talk about the challenge of rowing across the Atlantic

• 28 mins

The Other Side Of Motherhood

The women who have strength to stand up against brutality if their children are threatened

• 28 mins

Are Western Women's Magazines Too Shallow?

Is the tone of magazines like Cosmopolitan appropriate for all audiences in the world?

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Are Modern Women Too Aggressive?

The Fluffy Club says women should never contradict a man, even when he's wrong

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The Politics Of Gender And Asylum

Female refugees are at higher risk of rape and exploitation than male asylum seekers

• 28 mins

Are 1960s Feminists Global Icons?

Are Erica Jung and Gloria Steiner relevant to women outside of the West?

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The Shanghai Gender Revolution

How men have been taking on traditional women's roles

• 29 mins

Women In The Armed Forces

Research suggests the presence of women damages the morale and cohesion of combat units

• 28 mins

Meddling Mother-in-laws

A survey of girls in Nepal shows mother-in-laws are their biggest concern for the future

• 28 mins

Eating Disorders in Argentina

In Argentina, one in 10 young women suffers from anorexia or bulimia - why?

• 28 mins

FGM - Health vs Tradition

Does a legal ban on FGM interfere with Muslims' right to practise their religion freely?

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Should Divorce Always Be Legal?

The dilemma dividing Catholic Malta – should divorce be made legal?

• 28 mins

Domestic Violence Special

Why do women stay in violent relationships?

• 28 mins

The Dangers of Skin Bleaching

Are creams for lightening black skin just a beauty aid, or damaging to cultural identity?

• 28 mins

Princess Diana: Everywoman?

What was it about Diana, Princess of Wales, that made her such a global icon for women?

• 28 mins

The Beauty of Breasts

Women talk about the ideal of 'the perfect breast' and how they feel about their own

• 28 mins

A Woman at the Top of her Game

Pianist Mitsuko Oshida talks about the problem of being labelled by nationality

• 28 mins

The Russian Sexual Revolution

A TV show about sex, in which Russian couples frankly discuss their sex lives

• 28 mins

Patriarchy in Mauritius

One husband, several wives - why do women put up with being one among many?

• 29 mins

What Constitutes Sexual Harassment?

What is the line between harmless flirting and sexual harassment?

• 30 mins

Stand By Your Man

Two Nigerian women have been campaigning to get their husbands released from prison

• 29 mins

Coping with Breast Cancer

Japanese women are at lower risk of developing breast cancer than Western women

• 29 mins

The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

What role should the nanny have in the family?

• 28 mins

Crime Special

Meet Dr Marcella Fierro, the real-life forensic pathologist who inspired Kay Scarpetta

• 28 mins

The Beat Goes On

Musician Marjorie Whiley talks about drumming in Jamaican culture

• 28 mins

The Rise of the Female Engineer

Why engineering is the perfect job for women in Turkey

• 28 mins

The Conflict of Mother-Daughter Relationships

Artist Gillian Wearing talks about how mother-daughter relationships can be claustrophobic

• 30 mins

A Celebration of the Older Woman

What do you need to do to live to a ripe old age – and enjoy it?

• 30 mins

Cooking Up a Christmas Feast

Christmas is a festival of food – three international cooks share their secrets

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