The Nordic Paradox

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Norway has a solid reputation when it comes to gender equality. The country offers maternity leave and universal daycare; the prime minister is a woman and her cabinet members are mostly female; and Norway ranks high on international measures of gender equality. But when it comes to the private sector, Norway doesn't score so highly when it comes to gender parity in the workplace, especially at the top of the tree.

Today on The Indicator, we look at why are there so few female business leaders in Norway.

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