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Ash on the sexuality and reproductive rights of disabled women

Season 1, Ep. 3

Ep 3 Ash on the sexuality and reproductive rights of disabled women  


In Episode 3 Aswathi Soman discusses her PhD research looking at sexuality and disabled women. She talks openly about her concerns as a disabled woman herself to change the law to better protect the reproductive freedoms and rights of women like her. She offers those considering doing a PhDs some advice on how to pick a research topic that means you can work hard without getting too stressed by it.  


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Presenter: Catherine McDonald, Research Podcasts 

Guest: Ash Soman 

Producer/Editor: Chris Garrington, Research Podcasts 

Artwork: Krissie Brighty-Glover, Research Podcasts 

Audiograms: Lauren White, Research Podcasts 

Production support: Eleanor Larsson, Brunel University Graduate School  

Music: yourtunes 

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