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Morning Call: 12/08/2014

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12/08/2014

BBC Radio Scotland - Morning Call, 12/08/2014

Louise White asks why women appear to be less in favour of Scottish independence than men.

According to the Scottish Social Attitudes survey, support for independence had increased slightly compared to 2013. However the survey pointed to an increased reluctance amongst women to support independence. Just 27% of women supported independence, compared with 39% of men. This 12 point gap is double that of 2013 (6%) and is the highest ever found in a Scottish Social Attitudes survey. The Scottish Social Attitudes Survey was conducted by ScotCen Social Research between May and July.

Louise asks: Why do women appear less in favour of Independence than men?

Whether it's your gender identity or who you're attracted to - how difficult is it to 'come out'?
Former boxing promoter Frank Maloney is undergoing a sex change and now lives as a woman called Kellie. The 61-year old, who guided Lennox Lewis to the world heavyweight title believed he wasn't born into the right body.
Charities have praised Kellie for her bravery and say it is 'hugely difficult' for people to tell their partners, families and colleagues. Call 0500 92 95 00.

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