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Marriage Week, Women of Auschwitz, Olympic Kayaker

Marriage and its history, speaking out against Putin, intimidation of British Asian women, Olympic medal hopeful, and the women of Auschwitz. Presented by Jane Garvey.

Marriage: why do we still do it? Beginning a week in which we put matrimony under the spotlight, today we look at its history. A Russian journalist discusses the rise of Vladimir Putin, his hold on power, and the risks she is taking by speaking out. We hear from members of British Asian women's groups who are being intimidated in their work to support those affected by forced marriage or honour-based violence. Olympic medal hopeful Rachel Cawthorn goes through her paces for the 500m kayaking event. The first mass transport of women to Auschwitz-Birkenau happened 70 years ago today - we find out what is known about them and their arrival.
Presenter: Jane Garvey
Producer: Jane Thurlow.

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58 minutes

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Mon 26 Mar 2012 10:00
麻豆社 Radio 4 FM

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  • 70th Anniversary of the Arrival of the 1st Transport of Women at Auschwitz

    Melissa Raphael, Professor of Jewish Theology at the University of Gloucestershire, joins Jane to explain what we know of those first women.

    Duration: 09:52

  • History of Marriage

    Jane is joined by Carol Smart, Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester, and Simon Szreter, Professor in History and Public Policy in the History Faculty, University of Cambridge.

    Duration: 10:16

  • Olympic Hopefuls - Kayak

    Louise Adamson takes to the water to meet 23 year old sprint kayaker Rachel Cawthorn, as she prepares for the 500m event.

    Duration: 06:30

  • Masha Gessen

    Masha Gessen is a Russian journalist who's written a book about Putin's rise to power.

    Duration: 07:08

  • Asian Suffragettes

    These are activists who are dealing with issues like forced marriage, domestic violence and honour based violence. An investigation by 麻豆社 Asian Network, Catrin Nye reports.

    Duration: 07:21

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  • Mon 26 Mar 2012 10:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 FM

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