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Mar 2024
29m 40s

Body image

Bbc World Service
About this episode

What can we do better for our wellbeing? We begin with body image. Welcome to our quest to learn from women around the world.

Scaachi Koul and Sophia Smith Galer hear from St. Lucia and Malta. Historian and artist Fiona Compton describes what she says is the outspoken and complimentary nature of St Lucian society, where different body types are admired. Journalist Giulia Magri explains how “small island syndrome”, immigration and the LGBTQ community impact the way women relate to their bodies in Malta. Let us know what you think - send us a Whatsapp voice note on +44330 123 9459

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