The Fifth Floor: Make-up and rebellion
Can a woman wear make-up if she is expected to be modest?
The Documentary Podcast · BBC World Service
July 27, 202427m 48s
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Show Notes
In countries like Somalia and Iran, where women are largely expected to present themselves with modesty, what role can make-up play? Bella Hassan of BBC Focus on Africa is from Somalia and Mina Joshaghani of BBC Persian is from Iran. They tell us about how make-up functions in a conservative society.
Produced by Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean.
(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich)