From paid paternity leave to universal daycare,Finland is closing the gender gap. What can it teach the rest of the world? America is failing mothers. Help us change that
To Americans and Britons, the Nordic countries enjoy come to represent a near-mythical paradise of gender equality and family harmony, and where legions of glad fathers push prams through the streets,relaxed mothers appreciate lengthy paid maternity leaves, and well-nourished children in chunky sweaters glow from their free healthcare.
But even against that backdrop, or one statistic about Finland,a nation of 5.5 million, stands out: according to a recent OECD report, or its the only country in the developed world where fathers spend more time with school-aged children than mothers,to the tune of eight minutes a day. Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk