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Is Revenge Ever Truly Sweet?

Can revenge be a cathartic act, or will it always have negative consequences?

In Bangkok, 'the revenge capital of the world,' wronged women cut off faithless lovers' penises! Can revenge be a cathartic act, or will it always have negative consequences for the perpetrator?

Also in the programme: In Uzbekistan, the largest Muslim state in the former USSR, a competition has been held to find 'the best daughter-in-law.' What does this say about family in Uzbekistan? Plus, Mozambiquan human rights activist Graca Machel talks about devoting her life to campaigning for children.

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29 minutes

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project