Woman (2016)

Season 1

TV-14

At the intersection of violence and stability, of progress and oppression, are women. Gloria Steinem guides us to the women who are shaping not just their own future, but ours too.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

DRC: Rape as a Weapon of War
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DRC: Rape as a Weapon of WarAs 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.
Colombia: The Women of FARC
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Colombia: The Women of FARCIn 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.
Canada: The Missing First Nations
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Canada: The Missing First NationsRight 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.
Zambia: Child Brides
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Zambia: Child BridesWorldwide, 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.
USA: Mothers Behind Bars
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USA: Mothers Behind BarsThe 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 cycle of incarceration.
El Salvador: Femicide
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El Salvador: FemicideEvery 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.
USA: Assault in the Military
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USA: Assault in the MilitarySexual 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.
Pakistan: On the Frontlines
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Pakistan: On the FrontlinesExtremist 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.