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Chief Inspector of Schools Amanda Spielman, Divya Chadha Manek, Dr Jen Gunter, Hira Ali & Gary Ford.

Amanda Spielman on sexual abuse in schools, Divya Chadha Manek on her OBE and the Vaccine Taskforce, Boric Acid Pessaries, and can "male allies" stop sexism against women?

The Chief Inspector of Schools Amanda Spielman, talks to Emma Barnett about the problem of sexual abuse in schools and colleges and reflects on what needs to be done to bring about change.
Divya Chadha Manek who has just been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List tells us about her work with the Vaccine Taskforce, and Dr Jen Gunter, an American gynaecologist, obstetrician and author of 'The Vagina Bible' explains how Boric Acid Pessaries are being used to treat bacterial vaginosis . Do men need to actively become allies to the women they work with to stop sexism and discrimination? Would challenging behaviours that disadvantage female colleagues - from interrupting women in meetings to making assumptions about the career opportunities they want - make a difference? Emma talks to Hira Ali, a leadership trainer and author of a new book called 'Her Allies' and to Gary Ford who has co-written 'The Accidental Sexist', a handbook for men on workplace diversity.

Presenter: Emma Barnett
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
Studio Manager: Tim Heffer

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58 minutes

Chapters

  • The Chief Inspector of Schools

    • The Chief Inspector of Schools

      Amanda Spielman talks to Emma Barnett about the problem of sexual abuse in schools

      Duration: 24:32

  • Thelma and Louise 30th Anniversary

    • Thelma and Louise 30th Anniversary

      It will be 30 years since the release of the iconic female road movie Thelma and Louise

      Duration: 06:41

  • Divya Chadha Manek

    • Divya Chadha Manek

      Divya Chadha Manek who has just been awarded an OBE tells us about the Vaccine Taskforce

      Duration: 14:12

  • Hira Ali & Gary Ford

    • Hira Ali & Gary Ford

      Do men need to actively become allies to women to stop sexism and discrimination?

      Duration: 10:07

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  • Mon 21 Jun 2021 10:00

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