Woman with Gloria Steinem
At the intersection of violence and stability, of oppression and progress, are women. Gloria Steinem travels the world meeting those whose lives are in the crosshairs.
- 2016-2016
- 1 season
- Viceland
- Documentary
- TV-14
At the intersection of violence and stability, of oppression and progress, are women. Gloria Steinem travels the world meeting those whose lives are in the crosshairs.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
DRC: Rape as a Weapon of War
Mon, May 9, 2016 30 mins
As rival militias and armies battle for control of mineral-rich territories in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the rape of local women has become a routine military tactic.
Episode 2
Colombia: The Women of FARC
Tue, May 17, 2016 22 mins
In Colombia, 50 years of bloody civil war has torn that country apart, costing billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of lives. But in September 2015, a historic accord was struck, and the end may be in sight. The key to maintaining that peace rests in the hands of women on both sides, including those sitting at the negotiating table and the thousands of female fighters who are coming home.
Episode 3
Canada: The Missing First Nations
Tue, May 24, 2016 22 mins
Right now across Canada, the number of missing and murdered First Nations women has reached crisis levels. We examine the root cause of these vicious assaults both on and off Canada's reserves and discover who is perpetrating the violence and what is being done to stop it.
Episode 4
Zambia: Child Brides
Tue, May 31, 2016 22 mins
Worldwide, more than 200 million women have been married off before the age of 15. They are cut off from their education and often become what amounts to domestic servants. It's an ingrained practice that is keeping Sub-Saharan Africa mired in generational poverty. We traveled to Zambia to learn how the life of one young girl in a remote village can shackle the future of an entire nation.
Episode 5
USA: Mothers Behind Bars
Tue, Jun 7, 2016 22 mins
The U.S. locks up more women than any other country. Most of them have children, who are 7 times more likely to end up in prison, creating a repeating cycle of incarceration.
Episode 6
El Salvador: Femicide
Tue, Jun 14, 2016 22 mins
Every year, hundreds of women in El Salvador are being murdered just because they're women. We explore the culture of machismo and gang violence to find out why.
Episode 7
USA: Assault in the Military
Tue, Jun 21, 2016 22 mins
Sexual assault in the U.S. military affects women disproportionately. We meet with survivors and military personnel to find out what's being done to combat the problem.
Episode 8
Pakistan: On the Frontlines
Tue, Jun 28, 2016 22 mins
Extremist violence in Pakistan is profoundly affecting the female population. We explore how women are responding to the threat and empowering themselves to create positive change.