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World Service,13 Jun 1997,28 mins

Are 1960s Feminists Global Icons?

Everywoman

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Are the beliefs of Western feminists such as Erica Jung and Gloria Steiner as relevant to women in other parts of the world? Also on the programme: Christine Low talks about the role of women in Hong Kong politics once it becomes part of China; plus, the controversy in Nigeria over women being banned from public buildings for wearing miniskirts or trousers, and are women more sympathetic and tactful than men?

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