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Last broadcast on Tue, 10 Jan 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
The problem with a drink to unwind at the end of the day. The hidden issues of domestic violence among older people and how they're being tackled. We talk to women who've launched successful businesses on markets and see what advice they'd offer anyone thinking of setting up stall. Women's representation in the Indian parliament. Presented by Jane Garvey.
Women in business: Starting on a market stall
More women than ever in the UK are choosing to work for themselves and market trader is in the Top 10 of female start-ups. Mary Portas wants to make it easier for entrepreneurs to set up market stalls on their local high street and has called for a national market day to help revitalise town centres. Continuing our Women in Business season, Sue Elliott-Nichols speaks to women traders at two north London markets; and Jane is joined by Melissa Morgan, Founder of 'The Naughtiest Vegan Cakes in Town' and Kerry Seager co-founder of Junky Styling', to find out how they grew their successful businesses from market stalls.
Women and alcohol units
Could you easily forfeit a drink for two days a week as recommended by the the Government's Science and Technology Committee who are calling for a complete review of alcohol guidelines issued by the government.
Are you honest about the amount you drink? Could you easily forfeit a drink for two days a week. GP Sarah Jarvis joins Jane to discuss the latest thinking on alcohol and women.
Women’s representation in the Indian parliament
The Women’s Reservation Bill, which was intended to increase the number of female members in the Indian Parliament by reserving one third of seats for them, will not be passed for at least another year. Currently the Lok Sabah, the lower house is almost 90 percent male in composition. In March 2010, there were celebrations when the bill was passed in the upper house and many hoped that it would soon become law but delays and disputes have followed and it has failed to be passed in the lower house. So why the delay and what are the prospects for increasing women’s representation in national government? Jane speaks to BBC Correspondent Mark Dummett and Dr Ranjana Kumari, President of Women Power Connect the largest coalition of women's organizations in India and also Founder and Director of the Centre for Social Research, for women and girls in India.
Are older women suffering domestic abuse being overlooked?
There has been little consideration given to the specific needs of older people in England who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. Are the professionals in touch with potentially vulnerable older people just not adequately trained to recognise these problems may exist? And why are older women reluctant to access services or are they just not aware of what is available? We hear from Anna who left her husband after 36 years of abuse, and Jane speaks to Chief Constable Carmel Napier, ACPO’s lead on Domestic Violence and Mary Mason, Director of Solace Women’s Aid.
Chapters
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Chapter 1
Journalist Rose Prince and GP Sarah Jarvis discuss the latest thinking on alcohol limits for women.
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Chapter 2
Mary Portas wants to make it easier for entrepreneurs to set up market stalls on their local high street. Former market stall holders Melissa Morgan and Kerry Seager discuss.
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Chapter 3
The Women’s Reservation Bill has been delayed. What are the prospects for increasing women’s representation in national government? The BBC Correspondent Mark Dummett and Dr. Ranjana Kumari discuss.
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Chapter 4
Some experts think the needs of older people affected by domestic violence are being ignored. Anna tells her story. Carmel Napier from ACPO and Mary Mason, Women’s Aid discuss.
Broadcast
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Tue 10 Jan 201210:00
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