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Woman's Hour: Why are older women in Denmark the happiest in Europe?

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03/06/2015

Why are older women in Denmark the happiest in Europe?

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Why are older women in Denmark the happiest in Europe?

Older women in Denmark are said to be the happiest in Europe. Why, and what can we learn?

Why are older women in Denmark so happy? Plus a look at the impact of the Everyday Victim Blaming campaign 18 months after its launch and a celebration of Pippi Longstocking at 70.

Danish women top the polls for being the happiest in Europe. What's their secret? What impact is the Everyday Victim Blaming campaign having on the portrayal of domestic and sexual violence and abuse in the Media. A celebration of Pippi Longstocking at 70. Plus the first Women's Equality Select Committee what difference could it make.

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