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Woman's Hour: Dr Hawa Abdi; Fat shaming and body confidence

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Dr Hawa Abdi; Fat shaming and body confidence

30/04/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Dr Hawa Abdi; Fat shaming and body confidence

Fat shaming and body confidence, Pink Martini live, author Lauren Beukes. With Jane Garvey

Fat shaming and body confidence, Lauren Beukes on her book The Shining Girls, Dr Hawa Abdi on running a refugee camp in Somalia, and Pink Martini perform live. With Jane Garvey.

Fat shaming and body confidence with bloggers Karina Marshall and Bethany Rutter aka feministcupcakes and myarchedeyebrow.  Dr Hawa Abdi on running the refugee camp which grew up around her family home in Somalia.  Pink Martini play live in studio.  South African author Lauren Beukes on her genre bending new book, The Shining Girls. Women in golf - should The Open be played at a men only club. With Jane Garvey.

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