Women: Woman's Quarter

Janey Stephenson's series looking at issues effecting women in York, the United Kingdom and the world through fascinating features and in depth debates. And the first two episodes are available now on the ((URY PLAYER)).

Episode 1

Why do some female students choose jobs where they are being paid for their body image rather than intellect? Exploring the objectification and stigma around scantily-clad work in the entertainment industry. Janey is joined by a podium dancer and a club hostess, and two women who would never consider these jobs.

You can catch the programme on demand here.

Episode 2

Currently, an estimated 32,000 girls are at risk of Female Genital Mutilation in the UK. Why, in the 21st century, is this extreme violence against women still happening? Janey is joined by Asiya Elgady of FORWARD, an agency working to stop this practice.

You can catch the programme on demand here.

And keep listening live to the show, Sundays at 3, as part of 'The Sunday Roast'!