In the second of our episodes about how progressive victories were won, we're looking at gender equality and why the Nordic nations seem to be so far ahead of most of the world. What is it about the culture, society, and politics of the region? What role did women's movements play? And is there something in the water/snow, or can it inspire us to do better?
To help us understand the history and policy of the region, we're joined by Mari Teigen - a research professor at the Institute for Social Research in Oslo. Kristín Ástgeirsdóttir, a former member of Parliament and member of the famous Red Stocking Movement joins us from Iceland, and we're joined by Dr Alison Parken lecturer at Cardiff University Business School and an independent research consultant to understand how the UK can learn from the Nordics—- and how Wales already is.
Plus, Geoff quizzes Ed for some advice on a sensitive matter
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90. THIS LAND IS OUR LAND
89. DOING RIGHT BY OLDER PEOPLE: free personal care for all
88. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (ONCE): tackling fast fashion
87. ADMISSION IMPOSSIBLE: opening up our universities
86. I FOUGHT THE LAW AND... I WON: the art of successful campaigns
85. OPERATION BLACK VOTE: the fight for democratic equality
84. ON YOUR BIKE
83. PREDISTRIBUTION: what the hell does it mean?
82. FULL ENGLISH: forging a progressive identity
81. HOPE NOT HATE: changing attitudes to immigration
80. REASONS TO BE BESIDE THE SEASIDE
79. HONEY I SHRUNK THE TECH GIANTS
78. (LIVING) WAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
77. THE GREEN WOLF OF WALL STREET
76. THE BEVERAGE REPORT
75. REASONS TO BE ICELANDIC: gender equality, 6 hour days and 'hidden people'
74. THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT: pupil climate strikes and the green new deal
73. FOR RICHER, FOR SUPER RICHER: taxing the ultra-wealthy
72. MORE IN COMMON: Overcoming political polarisation
71. THE CASE FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL REFORM...AND HOW TO DO IT
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