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South Sudan, GCSEs, Air Hostesses, She Magazine

Presented by Jenni Murray. Women in South Sudan; should students with good GCSE results follow an academic or vocational route; Air Hostesses' uniforms; the demise of She magazine.

Presented by Jenni Murray.

In July this year there were celebrations when South Sudan became the world's newest country. But how much has the situation for women changed for the women of South Sudan since the peace agreement that was signed in 2005 ended the civil war that had ravaged the country for two decades? And what role did women play in the civil war?

GCSE results are out today - should 16 year olds who have good enough GCSEs to continue with academic study also consider vocational training?

Three air hostesses who worked for British Airways in different eras talk about the way the uniform - and the job - has changed.

And the women's glossy magazine, She, which started in the mid-1950s, has just published its last ever issue. What are the reasons for its demise?

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Fri 26 Aug 2011 10:00
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  • Women in South Sudan

    South Sudan became a new country in July. Jenni speaks to Lydia Stone & Asha Arabi about the role women played during the civil war, & how their role has changed as a result of the peace agreement.

    Duration: 10:02

  • Education or employment for teenagers?

    Following GCSE results - should parents encourage their children to work from an earlier age, rather than continue in academic education? Jenni discusses with Lord Digby Jones & Russell Hobby.

    Duration: 14:24

  • Air Hostesses

    We hear from three air hostesses who worked for British Airways in different eras who talk about the uniforms they wore and the changes they have seen in their job over the years.

    Duration: 07:32

  • The Demise of SHE Magazine

    The Sept. issue of SHE magazine will be the last. It began in 1956 & was re-launched in 2005. Jenni talks to former editor Linda Kelsey & Cathy Darby, Uni of Central Lancashire on the end of an era.

    Duration: 09:14

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  • Fri 26 Aug 2011 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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