Germany Still Lags Behind in Gender Equality
Germany is still struggling to achieve complete gender equality, and experts predict that it will take some time before this goal is reached. In fact, it may take at least 257 years before the world sees absolute gender equality. According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2020, Germany currently ranks tenth in the world in terms of gender equality, behind countries like Rwanda and Spain. While there are more women in politics in Germany, there are still too few in the business world and other important areas. In contrast, countries like Iceland and the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Finland, and Sweden are making great strides towards achieving gender equality.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) conducts an annual study of 153 countries in four categories: education, health, political participation, and the economy. Iceland has been ranked first for eleven consecutive years, having closed the gender gap by 88%. However, Germany still has a long way to go, with a significant gender pay gap and too few women in leadership positions or in future-oriented professions. The WEF predicts that it will take 257 years for the world to achieve absolute gender equality, and one reason for this is the lack of equal parental leave for men and women. Currently, no country in the world has men spending as much time on unpaid work like childcare or housework as women. To address this issue, the WEF suggests longer parental leave for fathers.
In conclusion, while Germany has made some progress in gender equality, there is still much work to be done. The country needs to focus on closing the gender pay gap, increasing the number of women in leadership positions, and promoting gender equality in all areas of society. Achieving gender equality is not only a moral imperative, but it is also essential for economic growth and social progress.
