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Reclaiming The 'F Word'

One writer talks about why she's not afraid to use the word fat, or be described as fat

'Fat' is seen as a very negative word, an insult – but should it be? One writer says she's not afraid to reclaim it.

Also on the programme: Women from round the world talk about their body image. Plus, a Nigerian doctor talks about her work to protect people from the devastating disease, river blindness.

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29 minutes

Â鶹Éç World Service Archive

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