Denmark
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Progress of gender equality in Denmark
Denmark scores 77.8 out of 100 points in EIGE's Gender Equality Index 2021. Find out why and explore all the scores on our website.
Gender statistics on Denmark
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Translations of EIGE's work in Danish
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- ResourceEmployment
Despite relatively generous coverage of the over-65 population, Danish home help services receive regular criticism in the media and public opinion polls....
- ResourceEmployment
In 2009 the national action plan on gender equality (prepared by Karen Jespersen) there is a specific focus on how to get more men to take paternal leave and securing work- and life balance among men ...
- ResourceEmployment
Article about the negotiation of leave at Danish workplaces. Focus is on parental leave, fathers' quota, workplace cultures, famlily friendliness.
- Publication
Country profile of Denmark - Gender Equality Index 2015
- Country profile: Gender Mainstreaming
The Danish Constitution (enacted in 1953) does not enshrine the principles of gender equality....
- Good practiceEmployment
The downside to flexible hours...
- Good practiceHealth, Violence
Recognition of diversity in domestic violence...
- ResourceCulture
The book lays out the history of Danish female journalists, and attempts to discover the 'distinct female style' in journalism, but concludes that it cannot....
- ResourceCulture
The article sums up a previous (now unavailable) radio broadcast where several experts and media persons discuss current issues with the trends in media....
- ResourceCulture
The article describes how DR in 2008 signed a charter offered to most companies and organizations nationwide, committing them to implement practical measure to promote gender equality within their org...