The Best And Worst Countries For Working Women


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Iceland leads as the best country for working women, topping The Economist's glass-ceiling index

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Sweden, Norway, Finland, and France occupy the remaining top five spots in the index

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Nordic countries excel in empowering women with educational, job, and parental support systems

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The representation of women in senior management roles in the OECD increased to 34.2% from 33.8% last year

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Sweden, America, and Poland stand out, with women holding more than 40% of high-level jobs in these countries

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Australia demonstrates significant improvement, ranking 10th in the index, advancing from previous years

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Japan, Turkey, and South Korea persist as the least favourable countries for working women

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New Zealand, France, and Denmark lead in women's representation on corporate boards within the OECD

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Societal norms in Asia often force women to choose between career and family, affecting their professional prospects

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Despite progress, men still dominate the labour force, although the gender gap slightly narrows

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Political leadership by women correlates with enhanced focus on women's rights, seen prominently in top-ranked countries

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