Hi everyone!
Thought it would be suitable to post this thread today. I assume there's a number of others like it, but my Danish is still very modest, so...
Being a driving factor in my family's decision to move to Denmark, and also being a father to a girl, equal rights were a big factor in why we chose Denmark as a place we'd like to move to. Having seen what being pregnant meant for my wife (having to stick to a horrible job just cause she was guaranteed she wouldn't be laid off for taking her maternity leave), it's a matter I feel for on a very personal level.
So in hopes of learning more about Denmark before we manage to move, I'd like to know how equal rights and opportunities function in real world in Denmark? I know Denmark's been in the company of countries that have full women's rights for a long time now (currently only 14 countries I believe), but I think it's this very sub I've stumbled upon a post a few months ago about a girl who finished a (traditionally male) trade school and then got ridiculed by her colleagues when she started working.
I don't doubt Denmark is on a whole other level compared to Croatia where we are from, but I wonder how the traditional views have really changed over the years and how equal women in Denmark really feel on day to day basis?
Thanks and enjoy your day!
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The original was posted on /r/denmark by /u/bosko43buha at 2024-03-08 13:41:48+00:00.
LankyTumbleweeds at 2024-03-08 23:20:43+00:00 ID:
ktzph1lHe explained that part. Legally speaking, women have more rights and protection, and less obligation towards the state, compared to men - in Denmark atleast.
This is of course only on paper, as we have a long way to come in regards to culture, which goes for the entire globe.
bosko43buha (OP) at 2024-03-08 23:45:30+00:00 ID:
ktzt8ywNo, I got that part, but I am not familiar with those rights, protection and obligation - what exactly is different for women?
LankyTumbleweeds at 2024-03-09 05:52:15+00:00 ID:
ku17o1sSomeone else answered with most of it. Especially the part about less protection and services for men in violent relationship and other social issues, is a systemic problem. Women have more bodily freedom (legally speaking) etc.
I don’t personally consider women having actually achieved equality, other than on paper. But it’s a talking point that can be hard to counter, because it’s a simple fact. However, equal rights =/= equality.
Sininenn at 2024-03-09 02:52:05+00:00 ID:
ku0kokzProtections from genital mutilation are only afforded to women and girls. Conscription, and military service is only required of men.
Up until recently, men had no rights to equal protections and services in case of being a victim of domestic violence, and even now, it's hard to say how the changes made will be implemented.
As for other things - women have better health outcomes, live longer, healthier, happier lives than men do.