For, and about, women everywhere
World Service,·371 episodes
How matriarchy has helped stop practises like dowries and female infanticide in Kerala
Is a lack of male role models in single parent families contributing to social breakdown?
Are attractive, successful women too intimidating for men to date?
Women played a significant role in the SS during the Nazi Holocaust
Ancient Egyptian women had rights equal to those of men, and an equal right to rule
Kate Dawson and Mandy Clark talk about the challenge of rowing across the Atlantic
The women who have strength to stand up against brutality if their children are threatened
Is the tone of magazines like Cosmopolitan appropriate for all audiences in the world?
The Fluffy Club says women should never contradict a man, even when he's wrong
Female refugees are at higher risk of rape and exploitation than male asylum seekers
Are Erica Jung and Gloria Steiner relevant to women outside of the West?
How men have been taking on traditional women's roles
Research suggests the presence of women damages the morale and cohesion of combat units
A survey of girls in Nepal shows mother-in-laws are their biggest concern for the future
In Argentina, one in 10 young women suffers from anorexia or bulimia - why?
Does a legal ban on FGM interfere with Muslims' right to practise their religion freely?
The dilemma dividing Catholic Malta – should divorce be made legal?
Why do women stay in violent relationships?
Are creams for lightening black skin just a beauty aid, or damaging to cultural identity?
What was it about Diana, Princess of Wales, that made her such a global icon for women?
Women talk about the ideal of 'the perfect breast' and how they feel about their own
Pianist Mitsuko Oshida talks about the problem of being labelled by nationality
A TV show about sex, in which Russian couples frankly discuss their sex lives
One husband, several wives - why do women put up with being one among many?
What is the line between harmless flirting and sexual harassment?
Two Nigerian women have been campaigning to get their husbands released from prison
Japanese women are at lower risk of developing breast cancer than Western women
What role should the nanny have in the family?
Meet Dr Marcella Fierro, the real-life forensic pathologist who inspired Kay Scarpetta
Musician Marjorie Whiley talks about drumming in Jamaican culture
