Femininity and Religion

Published: April 8, 2019, 4 p.m.

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In 1965, Teen Magazine asked a number of well-known actresses what it means to be \\u201cFeminine.\\u201d Sandra Dee said: \\u201cYou must be meticulous in your clothing, make-up, skin \\u2013 to be clean, fresh and nice all the time.\\u201d How times change. This week Ernie Rea is joined by three women representing three faith traditions who give their own views on what it means to be feminine. Mrs Michelle Ciffer describes herself as a wife, mother and Senior Community Services Manager in Salford\\u2019s Orthodox Jewish Community; Dr Chetna Kang is a Vaishnava Hindu Priest and Consultant Psychiatrist; and Dr Holly Morse is a lecturer in Bible, Gender and Culture at the University of Manchester.

Producer: Amanda Hancox

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