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Lauren Laverne and guests discuss the origins and pitfalls of female stereotypes. The programme also hears from author Joanne Harris, who has written about myth and fairy tales.

Lauren Laverne and guests discuss the origins and pitfalls of stereotypes of women.

With Joanne Harris, best-selling author of Chocolat who has written about myth and fairy tales.

Lisa Mckenzie, a sociologist at the London School of Economics, who has explored portrayals of working class women

Emma Dabiri, teaching fellow at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London, who has studied what people mean by the term 'mixed-race' in Britain today.

Jane Cunningham, founder of advertising and marketing consultancy Pretty Little Head.

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28 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterLauren Laverne
Interviewed GuestJoanne Harris
Interviewed GuestLisa McKenzie
Interviewed GuestEmma Dabiri
Interviewed GuestJane Cunningham
ProducerLuke Mulhall

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  • Fri 27 May 201623:00

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