Northern European gender equality is a myth supported by the great indulgence shown to Nordic women. Feminine weakness and foibles are tolerated in Scandinavia to a degree that would seem absurd to Asians or Africans. Scandinavian women’s participation at the highest levels is possible because of the extreme deference shown to women in these countries, which would be unthinkable in the rest of the world. I’d argue that this demonstrates higher levels of sexual dimorphism: if women were really treated “equally” then they would be marginalized as they are in most of the world.
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if women were really treated “equally” then they would be marginalized as they are in most of the world.
Of course your idea of "equal" means treating them like cooks, maids, & sex toys.
Bill, we are not going to go back to 1950, or 1850. It isn't going to happen. And although you'd like a tall blond Nordic woman, be glad you're never going to get one, because she would wipe the floor with you.
You need to read: The Joys of Being a Woman in Norway :
“This year my colleague did something really bitchy to us: she got pregnant” says the guy sitting across the dinner table in my French New Year’s Eve 2014. I almost choked on my slice of camembert. I’ve been living in Norway for 4 years and never have I ever heard such negative comments associated with pregnancy. “She left for 3 months on maternity leave. I mean seriously! And then you wonder why employers don’t want to hire women in their 30’s”. This did not seem to shock anyone around the dinner table, including a guy with his baby son in his arms and my 8-month pregnant friend.
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@Grey Rook
Thankfully, Norway and Denmark aren't affected by that type of crazy yet.
Confused?
So were we! You can find all of this, and more, on Fundies Say the Darndest Things!
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