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Radio 4,10 mins

Why can wigs be so political for black women?

Woman's Hour

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For many women, hair can be political, it can offer a sense of identity, and it can bring confidence. But what about wigs? Why do some women choose to wear them and how important or significant can they be? Jane Garvey spoke to Michelle Annan-Baidoo, Mikai McDermott and Maria Edaferhoro about why wigs can be so political for black women. This is part two of three of the Woman's Hour series on wigs.

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