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Woman's Hour: Mary McAleese, sexually abused women and smear tests, whining at work and big sisters

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Mary McAleese, sexually abused women and smear tests, whining at work and big sisters

26/10/2012

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Mary McAleese, sexually abused women and smear tests, whining at work and big sisters

Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, plus big sisters and people who whine at work.

Celebrating, informing and entertaining women presented by Jenni Murray, with Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland, plus big sisters and people who whine at work.

The former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, has just written a book in which she criticises the hierarchy in the Catholic Church for not being open enough. She also talks about her reaction to the sexual abuse involving Irish clergy, gay marriage and her views on the ordination of women.

A clip on YouTube is proving a massive hit. It shows a younger brother being lectured by his big sister - she is just five if she's a day. How much sway does big sis really have?


And Hillary Clinton has raised eyebrows, for reportedly saying she can't stand people who "whine" at work. If you accept a high pressure job and the salary that goes with it, is it fair to say to career women 'If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen'? 

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