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14/07/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. Why are Germanic women historically portrayed as warriors? And chief inspector of prisons Dame Anne Owers talks about stepping down after nine years.

Presented by Jenni Murray. Why are Germanic women historically portrayed as warriors? A new book uncovers their ubiquity in opera, painting and print. As Dame Anne Owers steps down as Chief Inspector of Prisons, she talks to Jenni about her nine years in the role and the challenges for her successor. And the business case for recruiting more women into science, engineering and technology.

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  • Dame Ann Owers

    Interview with Dame Ann Owers, who steps down today from her role as Chief Inspector of Prisons after nine years.

    Duration: 13:01

  • School Mums Netball Team

    We speak to some primary school mums who recently got together to form a netball team.

    Duration: 09:22

  • Germanic Woman Warriors

    Why does the woman warrior crop up so frequently in German culture? With Helen Watanabe-O'Kelly.

    Duration: 08:39

  • Women in Science

    Is the recession threatening efforts to encourage women into science, engineering and technology? Jane Clarke, Assistant Director of the UKRC and Caroline Walters, HR Director at BT discuss.

    Duration: 10:43

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  • Wed 14 Jul 2010 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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