How men use money to control women
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How domestic abuse goes way beyond physical violence; and how men use money as a form of coercive control over their partners. Also, Japanese authorities crack down on so-called 'host bars' which take advantage of female customers by forcing those who owe money to turn to prostitution or provide sexual services. Plus, how in the streets of the Somalia capital, Mogadishu, women are taking on a very public role; that is directing traffic. 
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