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What defines a modern-day heroine?

Michelle Obama has been hailed as a heroine for her inspiring speeches and strong family image. But what does a modern-day heroine look like and are there different standards for men and women? Jane Garvey speaks to the journalists Clare Bennett and Rosamund Urwin.

First broadcast on Woman's Hour, 9 August 2016.

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