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Follows two women who become neighbours in a village in the Yellow Earth district of northern China. Their homes are caves cut into the cliff terraces. One arrives in procession from the neighbouring village...
Asks whether it is possible to rewrite our biological destiny. Already motherhood is possible after the menopause, but it may be possible to rejuvenate the ovaries and reverse the menopause, or at least...
Looks at the Wirral Women’s Experiences, showing how community involvement and participation can lead to improved health education policy, planning and provision in both the statutory and the voluntary...
1 (1983): Shows that although illegal, about 90% of women in Khartoum, Sudan, undergo circumcision, often without anaesthetic. The programme ed to an Act of Parliament making the practice illegal in...
Female genetial mutilation (FGM) has been commonplace throughout history. In many parts of the world women and girls are horribly mutilated by loving female relatives or respected medical practitioners. This...
Analyses how female bodies are depicted in advertising imagery and the resulting devastating effect on women’s health. Uses over 120 advertisements from magazines and television to address the relationship...
The threatened closure and campaign to save the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital in central London is used as a case study to examine the structure and spatial distribution of hospital services. The...
Looks at women’s experience of stress and how they find and use techniques to help themselves.
The series offers a positive approach to women’s health, taking maintenance of good health and prevention of illness as starting points. They are based on the direct experience of ordinary women. Part 1:...
Demonstrates the difficulties experienced by young mothers who suffer from arthritis. Shows the mental and physical strain and discusses what help can be made available.
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