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20/06/2011

Presented by Jane Garvey. Is crying in the office really a sign of weakness?

Presented by Jane Garvey. Is crying in the office really a sign of weakness? We talk to an occupational health psychologist who's researched workplace tears. Shortlisted Orange prize author Kathleen Winter discusses her first novel Annabel in which the central character is born as an inter-sex person. Her book also features as the drama on Woman's Hour this week. Latest figures on abortions carried out in England and Wales show a rise in the number performed on women over forty - we discuss the possible reasons and the challenges facing women making this decision. Song-writer Emmy the Great performs live and talks about how the breaking off of her engagement influenced her latest album.

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  • Abortion and the over 40s

    Dr Paula Franklin, Marie Stopes International and ProLife’s Josephine Quintavalle discuss.

    Duration: 11:57

  • Emmy the Great

    Emmy the Great aka Emma Lee Moss talks about her new album ‘Virtue’ - influenced by lost love - and sings live.

    Duration: 11:33

  • Crying at work

    Is crying at work always a bad thing? Gail Kinman, Professor of Occupational Health Psychology and Vanessa Vallely who runs WeAreTheCity.com discuss.

    Duration: 09:18

  • Kathleen Winter

    British-born Canadian author Kathleen Winter's first novel 'Annabel' central character Wayne/ Annabel was born as an inter-sex person. Kathleen talks to Jane about gender identity.

    Duration: 08:43

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  • Mon 20 Jun 2011 10:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 4

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