Sexual violence statistics in Asia
Almost a quarter of men in some Asian countries admit rape, it has been reported. The headlines have been sparked by a UN report, which looks at violence against women in parts...
Almost a quarter of men in some Asian countries admit rape, it has been reported. The headlines have been sparked by a UN report, which looks at violence against women in parts of Asia. Are the numbers of rapists really this high? Tim Harford and Ruth Alexander look into the detail of the study. And, 鈥淎frica has a drinking problem鈥� - so says Time Magazine. More or Less discovers a more mixed picture. This programme was first broadcast on the 麻豆社 World Service.
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More or Less
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
