How the U.S. Can Become a ‘Paradise of Gender Equality.’
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The aura of mystery surrounding gender equality in Sweden and Scandinavia is actually not a mystery at all.
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The aura of mystery surrounding gender equality in Sweden and Scandinavia is actually not a mystery at all.
It is only a salute to the flag, as long as cultural norms of patriarchy and religious values are held to a higher standard than the desire for women’s advancement.
Much like the role that Confucianist thought has played in shaping South Korean traditional gender norms, so too has Judeo-Christian, ancient Greek, and ancient Roman thought shaped American traditional beliefs.
In sub-Saharan countries, especially Rwanda, ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment has provided a legal framework and support to lessen the gender gaps. The U.S. can learn from this.