09/05/2011
Presented by Jane Garvey. The women who struck out west with the wagon trains in 1840s America - why they endured such hardship and how their lives were changed.
Presented by Jane Garvey. The women who struck out west with the wagon trains in 1840s America - why they endured such hardship, and how their lives were changed. Should schools teach girls to say no to teen sex? We discuss a bill that would give extra sex education lessons, offering information and advice on the benefits of abstinence. Jazz singer and broadcaster Clare Teal performs live. We hear the personal stories of women in Afghanistan gathered by Zarghuna Kargar when she presented Afghan Woman's Hour on the 91热爆 World Service.
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Zarghana Kargar
Zarghuna Kargar talks about her collection of life stories gathered while presenting Afghan Woman鈥檚 Hour on 91热爆 World Service. She joins Jane to discuss 'Dear Zara'.
Duration: 09:17
Just say no
Should schools teach girls abstinence? Following Nadine Dorries says her bill will empower young girls. Simon Blake, Chief Executive of Brook and Therese Coffey MP who backed the bill discuss.
Duration: 09:48
Clare Teal
Clare Teal is one of the most successful female British jazz singers. Her new album, 鈥楬ey Ho鈥�, is a celebration of The Great British Songbook. Clare joins Jane and performs live in the studio.
Duration: 11:53
Female pioneers
The Oregon Trail in 1845 took pioneers and their wagons 6 months to complete. In light of a new film Dr Karen Jones from Kent University talks about the women who headed into the unknown.
Duration: 08:29
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- Mon 9 May 2011 10:0091热爆 Radio 4
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