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Greece - Ancient and Modern

How were Greek women valued in ancient society - and what's changed?

On 17th November 1973, dozens of Greek students died in violent clashes with the army after challenging the military junta. 26 years on, Greek citizens remember what they fought for.

Also on the programme: Why are so few Greek MPs women? A look at the patriarchal society that's only just beginning to value its women. Plus, the growing support for female athletes from the Greek government. And the Greek poet inspired by Odysseus' wife Penelope.

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28 minutes

主播大秀 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project