1. Masculinity

Virago Voices

English - January 30, 2021 18:33 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB
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*Trigger warning: this podcast contains discussions on abortion, sex and sexual assault and violence*

Episode 1 of Series 2: "Topical Insights" covers masculinity. In this episode we talk to Joe Strong, a PhD student researching the link between masculinity and women's access to abortion care in Ghana. We discuss what masculinity is, how it is portrayed in the media and how it impacts women's access to healthcare. Hope you enjoy!

If you have been affected by any of the issues mentioned in the podcast, please reach out to someone you trust. Here are some links which may also help.

Women's aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/

Abortion: https://www.bpas.org/abortion-care/considering-abortion/advice-and-counselling/

Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/