* Employs literature from a variety of fields, foregrounding evidence from the global south to argue the empowerment potential of community radio and expose many barriers to radio participation - not least the inadequacies of their education, the perceived masculinity of technology; intersections of racism, class, disableism, accentism; and the impact of gendered violence on their self-esteem * Centres on the global, hegemonic challenge of empowering women; relevant across disciplines and professions, and challenges mainstream broadcasters to pull down elitist barriers, reach out to community media and invest in developing the immense skills and talents of ordinary women * Suitable for academics and students in media, psychology, mental health, education, community development, youth work, social work, sociology, gender studies, and urban geography. The focus on empowering woman is also relevant across professions.

* Employs literature from a variety of fields, foregrounding evidence from the global south to argue the empowerment potential of community radio and expose many barriers to radio participation - not least the inadequacies of their education, the perceived masculinity of technology; intersections of racism, class, disableism, accentism; and the impact of gendered violence on their self-esteem * Centres on the global, hegemonic challenge of empowering women; relevant across disciplines and professions, and challenges mainstream broadcasters to pull down elitist barriers, reach out to community media and invest in developing the immense skills and talents of ordinary women * Suitable for academics and students in media, psychology, mental health, education, community development, youth work, social work, sociology, gender studies, and urban geography. The focus on empowering woman is also relevant across professions.