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Caitlin Moran, Women in Prison, Birthing Buddy Scheme

Presented by Jenni Murray. Caitlin Moran on How to Be a Woman; new Birthing Buddy scheme; possible changes to sentencing for women in prison; early washing machines.

Presented by Jenni Murray. Caitlin Moran explains why she thinks the next wave of feminism needs to be as exciting as rock'n'roll. We hear about a new Birthing Buddy scheme in London helping women in labour; women in prison: changes to sentencing policies with the new justice bill? And early washing machines - the latest in our series about household gadgets.

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Wed 22 Jun 2011 10:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Justice Bill

    An examination of the potential effects for women offenders. Juliet Lyon, Prison Reform Trust and Claire Perry, conservative MP and a member of the Justice Select Committee discuss.

    Duration: 09:11

  • Caitlin Moran

    The journalist and columnist Caitlin Moran on her new feminist book 'How to be a woman'.

    Duration: 08:27

  • The washing machine

    The Science Museum has a gallery looking at what gadgets have meant for women’s lives. Judi Herman along with the curator, Helen Pewit discussed the washing machine.

    Duration: 05:26

  • The importance of having a birthing partner

    Volunteer Birth Buddies work alongside midwives to provide support for women during labour. We visit Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔrton hospital. Breedagh Hughes, Royal College of Midwives and Beverley Beech of AIMS discuss.

    Duration: 18:52

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  • Wed 22 Jun 2011 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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