Iceland and women – level 1

Iceland and women

13-12-2024 07:00

Iceland is a small country, but it is famous for helping women. It is the best country in the world for gender equality. It does not matter if you are a man or a woman. Many things are the same.

Most women work. Men take care of children, too. Schools help boys and girls learn skills like being confident or caring. There are also strong rules. Men and women have the same money at work.

But Iceland has problems. Many women get hurt at home. People say that the government needs to do more. Iceland does a lot to help women, but it is not perfect yet.

Difficult words: gender equality (when men and women have the same rights and opportunities), skill (what you can do well), confident (feeling sure about yourself).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What are some of the measures Iceland has taken to promote gender equality and what are some of the challenges it still faces?

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