Everywoman Episodes Episode guide
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The Persecution of Women in Sri Lanka
Ordinary Tamil women in Sri Lanka talk about the persecution they face
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Do Sweatshops Empower or Exploit Women?
A growing number of women in are the main wage-earner in their households
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How Often Is A Caesarian Section Really Necessary?
In Brazil, half of all births are by Caesarian Section - why?
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Women in Sport
Two fanatical female sports supporters who've travelled the world to follow football
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Why Has Folic Acid Become a Public Health Issue?
Should folic acid be added to bread, as in America, in order to safeguard pregnant women?
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The Rise of New Zealand's First Female Leader
Jenny Shipley says she learned all her political skills raising her children
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The Love of Romance
Why are so many women round the world hooked on romantic fiction?
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Cooking Up a Christmas Feast
Christmas is a festival of food – three international cooks share their secrets
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A Celebration of the Older Woman
What do you need to do to live to a ripe old age – and enjoy it?
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The Conflict of Mother-Daughter Relationships
Artist Gillian Wearing talks about how mother-daughter relationships can be claustrophobic
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The Rise of the Female Engineer
Why engineering is the perfect job for women in Turkey
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The Beat Goes On
Musician Marjorie Whiley talks about drumming in Jamaican culture
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Crime Special
Meet Dr Marcella Fierro, the real-life forensic pathologist who inspired Kay Scarpetta
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The Hand That Rocks The Cradle
What role should the nanny have in the family?
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Coping with Breast Cancer
Japanese women are at lower risk of developing breast cancer than Western women
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Stand By Your Man
Two Nigerian women have been campaigning to get their husbands released from prison
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What Constitutes Sexual Harassment?
What is the line between harmless flirting and sexual harassment?
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Patriarchy in Mauritius
One husband, several wives - why do women put up with being one among many?
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The Russian Sexual Revolution
A TV show about sex, in which Russian couples frankly discuss their sex lives
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A Woman at the Top of her Game
Pianist Mitsuko Oshida talks about the problem of being labelled by nationality
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The Beauty of Breasts
Women talk about the ideal of 'the perfect breast' and how they feel about their own
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Princess Diana: Everywoman?
What was it about Diana, Princess of Wales, that made her such a global icon for women?
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The Dangers of Skin Bleaching
Are creams for lightening black skin just a beauty aid, or damaging to cultural identity?
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Domestic Violence Special
Why do women stay in violent relationships?
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Should Divorce Always Be Legal?
The dilemma dividing Catholic Malta – should divorce be made legal?
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FGM - Health vs Tradition
Does a legal ban on FGM interfere with Muslims' right to practise their religion freely?
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Eating Disorders in Argentina
In Argentina, one in 10 young women suffers from anorexia or bulimia - why?
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Meddling Mother-in-laws
A survey of girls in Nepal shows mother-in-laws are their biggest concern for the future
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Women In The Armed Forces
Research suggests the presence of women damages the morale and cohesion of combat units
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The Shanghai Gender Revolution
How men have been taking on traditional women's roles