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Woman's Hour - 14/07/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. Why are Germanic women historically portrayed as warriors? And chief inspector of prisons Dame Anne Owers talks about stepping down after nine years.

Presented by Jenni Murray. Why are Germanic women historically portrayed as warriors? A new book uncovers their ubiquity in opera, painting and print. As Dame Anne Owers steps down as Chief Inspector of Prisons, she talks to Jenni about her nine years in the role and the challenges for her successor. And the business case for recruiting more women into science, engineering and technology.

  • Broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 10:00AM Wed, 14 Jul 2010
  • Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
  • First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 10:00AM Wed, 14 Jul 2010
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  • Duration 45 minutes

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