Ilyse Hogue is a mother of four from icand. She says she tries to juggle everything in her life, even though no one can do it all. The country has passed the tipping point when trying to achieve general quality, she says. But we are working to narrow the gender gap that exists right now and make society more equal.
'Sprakkar' is an ancient Icelandic word meaning extraordinary or outstanding women. It forms the basis of the new book by Eliza Reid, author and co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat, who is also the nation's First Lady. Rosamund Urwin from the Sunday Times joins Eliza to discuss the book, which tells the stories of Iceland’s women and also the country’s efforts to elevate them while striving for increased gender equality.
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