Modern feminism
Jenni Murray meets the young activists getting involved in feminist campaigns. What are the issues which are uniting feminists, and what subjects divide them?
Jenni Murray meets the young activists getting involved in feminist campaigns. What the issues which are uniting feminists? What subjects divide them? Is feminism too white, too exclusive, too middle class or are new voices being attracted to the cause? Why are feminist groups making the headlines now and what can they learn from the ealier waves of activists?
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Role Contributor Presenter Jenni Murray Interviewed Guest Joan Smith Interviewed Guest Julia Long Interviewed Guest Kate Smurthwaite Interviewed Guest Nimko Ali Producer Ruth Watts Broadcast
- Thu 27 Jun 2013 10:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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