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Woman's Hour: Being 18 in 2018

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Being 18 In 2018

01/01/2018

Being 18 in 2018

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Being 18 in 2018

Woman's Hour meets young women who will all be 18 in 2018. How do they see their future?

What does it mean to legally become an adult in Britain today? Jane Garvey talks to young women who will be 18 in 2018 about family, relationships, work and the future.

Turning 18 can feel like a massive transition from adolescence to adulthood, and a whole new world of responsibility. Today we meet some young women who'll all be 18 in 2018. 

If you're born into or live in unusual family circumstances, how does it affect your perceptions of being an adult? Jayde became a mum when she was 15. Rachel is in foster care and Nicola is a young carer. 

But what if you have a chronic illness or condition? Cerys lives in Fife and although not officially diagnosed has symptoms linked to ME. Georgia lives in Hampshire and has cerebral palsy. 

The concept of a 'job for life' is rapidly disappearing and the roots into employment are becoming more fluid. What impact does that have on how you view the world of work? Alaina and Blessie are both studying for their A-Levels. Blessie wants to go on to study Further Maths or Law at university - whereas Alaina is more of an entrepreneur, and has already produced her own magazine. 

And, as young millennials increasingly use social media to get involved in their community - how will they engage in politics in the future? Amika George is campaigning for school girls on free school meals to also receive free tampons and towels. Chloe has founded her own anti-bullying awareness charity. Bethan has hosted a number of refugees at her college campus.

Presented by Jane Garvey
Produced by Olivia Cope.

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