B4L7 課文動畫(無字幕版)(Iceland's Road to Gender Equality)
Summary
TLDRIceland, a small island nation with only 360,000 people, has become the world's most gender-balanced society. The journey began in 1975 with a women's day off protest against wage inequality and social injustices. Since then, Iceland has consistently ranked first in the Global Gender Gap Index. Despite progress, the fight for gender equality continued, leading to further strikes in 2005 and 2016. In 2018, Iceland became the first country to legally demand equal pay for men and women, enforcing strict laws on workplace equality.
Takeaways
- 🌍 Iceland is renowned for its stunning landscapes and is a small island nation with a population of around 360,000.
- 🏆 For over a decade, Iceland has been ranked first on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index, indicating its status as the world's most gender-balanced society.
- 🗓️ The journey towards gender equality in Iceland began on October 24, 1975, with a significant women's day off protest against wage inequality and gender-related social injustices.
- 🚫 On that day, approximately 90% of Icelandic women participated in the protest, leaving work and domestic duties to demand change, which led to widespread disruption across the country.
- 🏦 The protest resulted in banks and factories coming to a halt, flights being grounded, and theaters canceling performances due to the absence of women in these sectors.
- 👨👩👧👦 Fathers were forced to take care of their children as schools and nurseries were closed, highlighting the reliance on women in childcare and domestic work.
- 📜 Following the protest, Iceland established the Gender Equality Council and passed the Gender Equality Act, which banned gender discrimination in the workplace and schools.
- 🏅 In 1980, Iceland made history by electing Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, the world's first female president of a democratic country.
- 💰 Despite progress, Iceland's pay gap persisted, with women earning on average only 64.15% of what men earned in 2005, leading to further protests and awareness-raising actions.
- ⚖️ In 2018, Iceland took a groundbreaking step towards eliminating pay inequality by becoming the first country to legally require equal pay for men and women, with strict regulations for companies.
- 🌐 Iceland's commitment to gender equality serves as a role model for the rest of the world, demonstrating the importance of bold policies and continuous efforts to achieve a fairer society.
Q & A
What is Iceland known for besides its natural beauty?
-Iceland is known for having the world's most gender-balanced society.
How has Iceland ranked on the Global Gender Gap Index for the past decade?
-Iceland has consistently ranked number one on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index for the past decade.
What significant event took place on October 24, 1975, in Iceland?
-On October 24, 1975, 90% of the female population in Iceland participated in a women's day off to protest against wage inequality and gender-related social injustices.
What was the impact of the women's day off on Icelandic society?
-The women's day off led to a complete standstill of the country, with banks, factories, flights, and theaters being affected, highlighting the importance of women's roles in society.
What actions did Icelandic women take during the protest on October 24, 1975?
-Icelandic women took to the streets in protest, leaving their usual responsibilities at work and home, which resulted in a nationwide paralysis.
What was the outcome of the protest that led to changes in Iceland's gender equality policies?
-The protest led to the establishment of the Gender Equality Council and the passing of the Gender Equality Act, which banned gender discrimination in the workplace and schools.
Who was elected as the world's first female president of a democratic country in 1980?
-Iceland elected Vigdís Finnbogadóttir as the world's first female president of a democratic country in 1980.
What was the pay gap in Iceland in 2005, and how did it affect women?
-In 2005, the pay gap in Iceland showed that women were on average paid only 64.15% of what men earned.
What action did women in Iceland take on the 30th anniversary of the women's day off?
-Women in Iceland organized another strike on the 30th anniversary, leaving work at 2:08 PM, the exact time they started working for free compared to men.
What significant law was passed in Iceland in 2018 regarding equal pay?
-In 2018, Iceland became the first country to legally demand that men and women be paid equally, with a law requiring companies with at least 25 employees to obtain a certificate proving they were following national equal pay policies.
What steps is Iceland taking to continue its fight against gender discrimination?
-Iceland continues to take bold steps to eliminate gender discrimination by implementing some of the world's strictest laws on workplace equality and striving to become a fairer society.
Outlines
🌍 Iceland's Journey to Gender Equality
Iceland, a small island nation with a population of around 360,000, is renowned for its natural beauty but also stands out as the world's most gender-balanced society. For over a decade, it has topped the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index. The country's path to gender equality began with a significant event on October 24, 1975, when 90% of Icelandic women participated in a women's day off to protest wage inequality and gender-related social injustices. This protest, which involved women leaving their work and domestic duties, brought the country to a standstill, highlighting the importance of women's contributions to society. The protest led to the establishment of the Gender Equality Council and the passing of the Gender Equality Act, which banned gender discrimination in the workplace and schools. A major milestone was achieved in 1980 with the election of the world's first female president from a democratic country. Despite progress, the fight for gender equality continued, with women organizing strikes in 2005 and 2016 to highlight the persisting pay gap. In 2018, Iceland took a revolutionary step by legally demanding equal pay for men and women, requiring companies with 25 or more employees to obtain a certificate proving adherence to national equal pay policies or face fines. Today, Iceland is a global role model for its strict laws on workplace equality and its ongoing efforts to eliminate gender discrimination.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Gender Equality
💡Global Gender Gap Index
💡Women's Day Off
💡Gender Discrimination
💡Equal Pay
💡Legislation
💡Protest
💡Pay Gap
💡Workplace Equality
💡Role Model
💡Gender Balance
Highlights
Iceland is known for its gender-balanced society.
Iceland has ranked first on the Global Gender Gap Index for a decade.
The path to gender equality began with a women's day off protest in 1975.
90% of Icelandic women participated in the 1975 protest against wage inequality.
The 1975 protest led to the establishment of the gender equality council and the gender equality act.
Iceland elected the world's first female president of a democratic country in 1980.
In 2005, women in Iceland were paid on average only 64.15% of what men earned.
Women organized another strike on the 30th anniversary of the women's day off in 2005.
In 2016, Icelandic women left work early to highlight the gender pay gap.
Iceland became the first country to legally demand equal pay for men and women in 2018.
Companies in Iceland with 25+ employees must obtain an equal pay certificate or face fines.
Iceland has some of the world's strictest laws on workplace equality.
Iceland continues to take bold steps to eliminate gender discrimination.
The rest of the world has Iceland as a role model for gender equality efforts.
Transcripts
lesson seven Iceland's road to gender
equality
Iceland is a small island nation known
for its breathtaking Landscapes boiling
mud pools and stunning views of the
Northern Lights
but how many know that this country of
only around 360
000 people is also home to the world's
most gender balanced Society
[Music]
for the last decade Iceland has ranked
number one on the world economic forum's
Global Gender Gap Index
[Music]
the path to equality began on October 24
1975 when 90 of the female population
participated in the women's day off
to protest against wage inequality and
other gender-related social injustices
that day instead of going to work
cooking meals looking after children or
doing domestic chores Icelandic women
hoping for a change took to the streets
in protest
with the majority of women going on
strike the country fell into complete
chaos
Banks and factories came to a standstill
as many of their employees were women
flights were grounded because there was
no one to provide service and without
actresses theaters had to cancel
performances
additionally mothers striking all day
long simply left children in the care of
their husbands
since the mainly female run schools and
nurseries were closed fathers were thus
forced to take their children with them
to work
some men bought candy and colored
pencils in a desperate effort to keep
their children entertained
While others offered rewards to their
older kids to have them take care of the
younger ones
this protest paralyzed the entire nation
however if it had not been for this
protest public opinion would not have
changed and support for gender equality
would not have grown foreign
[Music]
Iceland established the gender equality
Council and passed the gender equality
act Banning gender discrimination in the
workplace and in schools
then in 1980 an even bigger Triumph was
achieved when Iceland elected the
world's first female president of a
democratic country however despite all
the progress the country had made the
fight for gender equality was not yet
over
in 2005 Iceland's pay Gap showed that
women were on average
still being paid only
64.15 of what men earned
[Music]
so on the 30th anniversary of the
women's day off women organized another
strike they left work at 208 PM the
exact time at which they started working
for free compared with men
in 2016 women in Iceland again left work
early this time at 2 38 pm
this was to remind people that the
average woman still earned just 70.42 of
the salary usually given to men
finally Iceland decided to get tough on
inequality
in 2018 it became the first country to
legally demand that men and women be
paid equally
the Revolutionary new law requires that
companies with at least 25 employees
obtain a certificate
proving that they were following
National equal pay policies otherwise
they would face heavy fines
today this Nordic Wonderland has some of
the world's strictest laws on workplace
equality
despite having achieved so much the
country continues to take bold steps to
eliminate gender discrimination and
become a fairer Society where every
person is treated equally
but for Iceland's marvelous efforts in
this regard the rest of the world would
not have such a wonderful role model to
follow
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