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Caitlin Moran, Women in Prison, Birthing Buddy Scheme

Presented by Jenni Murray. Caitlin Moran on How to Be a Woman; new Birthing Buddy scheme; possible changes to sentencing for women in prison; early washing machines.

Presented by Jenni Murray. Caitlin Moran explains why she thinks the next wave of feminism needs to be as exciting as rock'n'roll. We hear about a new Birthing Buddy scheme in London helping women in labour; women in prison: changes to sentencing policies with the new justice bill? And early washing machines - the latest in our series about household gadgets.

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45 minutes

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Wed 22 Jun 2011 10:00

Chapters

  • Justice Bill

    An examination of the potential effects for women offenders. Juliet Lyon, Prison Reform Trust and Claire Perry, conservative MP and a member of the Justice Select Committee discuss.

    Duration: 09:11

  • Caitlin Moran

    The journalist and columnist Caitlin Moran on her new feminist book 'How to be a woman'.

    Duration: 08:27

  • The washing machine

    The Science Museum has a gallery looking at what gadgets have meant for women’s lives. Judi Herman along with the curator, Helen Pewit discussed the washing machine.

    Duration: 05:26

  • The importance of having a birthing partner

    Volunteer Birth Buddies work alongside midwives to provide support for women during labour. We visit ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½rton hospital. Breedagh Hughes, Royal College of Midwives and Beverley Beech of AIMS discuss.

    Duration: 18:52

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  • Wed 22 Jun 2011 10:00

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