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Colombian Women

Peter Day investigates the impact of Colombia's machismo culture on the lives of the country's female workers.

An International Labour Organization report ranked Colombia second globally for the percentage of women in middle and senior management positions. Peter Day investigates why Colombian women have managed to advance in business and whether the figures are a true reflection of life for women in a country known for its machismo culture.

Producer: Keith Moore.

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30 minutes

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Sun 6 Sep 201521:30
BBC Radio 4

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  • Thu 3 Sep 201520:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Sun 6 Sep 201521:30
    BBC Radio 4

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