Women still sort of the household o even in iceland. So how do we start shifting that so it's balanced between couples? I think this is an excellent quest and an excellent point. And i think part of having more women in the work force helps with that, because you're both gone all day working.
'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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