Iceland government poised to win majority, but future uncertain
Al JazeeraAPR 2 2021
Nearly half of Iceland's lawmakers are female, 90% of working-age women have jobs, and a woman leads the country. Yet, inequality, toxic masculinity, systemic wage discrimination, and gender-based violence persist in Iceland. This historic strike highlights the importance of women in the country's economy and is a step in the right direction towards eradicating the scourge of gender disparity for good.
Despite Iceland leading the world in gender equality, the prime minister is standing in solidarity with protesters and endorsing a distorted narrative. While everyone should be treated and compensated fairly, the mainstream portrayal of the so-called pay gap mischaracterizes it as a gender issue, neglecting to consider age, experience, personality, and a plethora of other factors.