02/05/2012
Obesity and discrimination in the workplace, teaching children about cancer, changing the law on forced marriage, women's history and university cuts. Presented by Jenni Murray.
New research shows discrimination against fat women - Susie Orbach on the politics of obesity in the workplace. Teaching children about cancer; Is it time to change the law against forced marriage? As the Women's Library faces radical cuts, we debate if, or should, the teaching women's history survive the recession. Presented by Jenni Murray.
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Women’s History in the Cuts
The Women’s Library, London will have its opening hours cut. Jenni discusses women’s history with Sally Alexander & Dr Laura Gowing, of King’s College, London.
Duration: 08:51
Obesity & Discrimination
A new study has found that overweight women miss out on jobs because of 'fat discrimination.’ Jenni talks to the author of Dr Kerry O’Brien & psychotherapist & author, Susie Orbach.
Duration: 09:40
Teaching Children about Cancer
The charity the Teenage Cancer Trust is asking the Government to make it a statutory part of the curriculum, but not everyone agrees. Sharmini Selvarajah investigates.
Duration: 08:17
Forced Marriage - a crime or not?
A consultation closed at the end of March and a response from government is due. Jenni talks to Shaminder Ubhi, the Ashiana Project and barrister, Charlotte Proudman.
Duration: 08:02
Women-only backing bands
What difference does an all-female backing band make to the sound? Jenni is joined by music journalist Laura Barton & drummer Sarah Jones.
Duration: 06:44
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- Wed 2 May 2012 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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