http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11517459
Iceland is ranked 'best for gender equality'
(Iceland's Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir is also an out lesbian
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/wo...e-1519068.html)
Iceland remains the country that has the greatest equality between men and women, according to an annual report by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
It is the second year in succession that Iceland has topped the foundation's Global Gender Gap Report.
The report measures equity in the areas of politics, education, employment and health.
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"Low gender gaps are directly correlated with high economic competitiveness. Women and girls must be treated equally if a country is to grow and prosper."
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Meanwhile the US has risen to 19th place from 31st in 2009, because of a higher number of women in President Obama's administration and a reduction in the country's gender pay gap.
Lowest gender gaps in 2010
1 Iceland - no change from 2009
2 Norway - Up from 3rd
3 Finland - Down from 2nd
4 Sweden - No change
5 New Zealand - No change
6 Republic of Ireland - Up from 8th
7 Denmark - No change
8 Lesotho - Up from 10th
9 Philippines - No change
10 Switzerland - Up from 13th
11 Spain - Up from 17th
12 South Africa - Down from 6th
13 Germany - Down from 12th
14 Belgium - Up from 33rd
15 UK - No change
Source: World Economic Forum