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Naomi Wolf; Cabinet Reshuffle; Romantic Fiction

Naomi Wolf on her new biography of the vagina. Consenting adults - when should the law intervene in sexual relationships? Summer reads - the appeal of romantic fiction. Cabinet reshuffle - how far away is David Cameron from women making up a third of his cabinet? Presented by Jenni Murray.

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58 minutes

Chapters

  • Cabinet Reshuffle

    Allegra Stratton, Political Editor for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two’s Newsnight, assesses the impact of the cabinet reshuffle on women’s representation in government.

    Duration: 06:43

  • Naomi Wolf on the Vagina

    The American feminist Naomi Wolf on her latest book, Vagina: A New Biography, in which she argues that the vagina is more than just a sexual organ, it is connected to the female brain.

    Duration: 08:37

  • Consenting Adults: Sex and the Law

    To what extent is violent, but consensual sexual behaviour, the business of anyone apart from the people involved? Jenni talks to Naomi Wolf & Dr Clarissa Smith, Uni. of Sunderland.

    Duration: 07:18

  • Tomorrow's Warriors

    Children from age 9 to 19 are given free music lessons and training from top jazz players. The goal is to bring jazz music back to the Afro-Caribbean community, and to encourage girls to take part.

    Duration: 09:15

  • Romantic Fiction

    What is the enduring appeal of romance stories? Journalist Tanya Gold and writer Alice Peterson join Jenni to discuss.

    Duration: 07:48

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  • Wed 5 Sep 2012 10:00

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