Girls!: The Moth Radio Hour
Summary
This episode explores the unique challenges and joys of girlhood through stories from Nepal, Uganda, India, London, and the U.S. Listeners hear about a transgender woman’s journey to acceptance, a Ugandan girl’s reaction to her father’s polygamy, and an Indian woman breaking the silence on female genital cutting. Other narratives include a child getting lost on a ski slope, a lesson on segregation in 1940s Savannah, and the awkwardness of a first kiss. These personal accounts highlight how early experiences shape identity, resilience, and the fight for justice.
Topics discussed
Moth Mainstage Tour: Tightrope
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Sponsored by Alma: Billing for therapists
Introduction: International Day of the Girl Child
Bryony Chappell: Getting lost on a ski slope
Bryony Chappell: Bio and transition to next story
Dia: Gender identity and family acceptance in Nepal
Break and production credits
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Introduction to stories from Uganda and India
Prima Kugala: Patriarchy and inheritance in Uganda
Prima Kugala: Reflections on her role model status
Masuma Ranalvi: Breaking silence on FGM in India
Masuma Ranalvi: Bio and advocacy work
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Host intro: Eve Engel's story
Eve Engel: First kiss and expectations in Israel
Juliet Holmes: Segregation and resistance in Savannah
Juliet Holmes: Bio and reflection
Credits and funding acknowledgments
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