The best place to be a woman

In the battle for gender equality Iceland is leading the world. The tiny island is pioneering news ways to close the gender pay gap, root out stereotypes and get more mothers back to work. Film supported by Mishcon de Reya Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: Supported by Mishcon de Reya Today women around the globe have less access to power wealth and education than men but one tiny island is leading the world in bridging these gaps. Iceland is pioneering ways to get more mothers back to work, to root out gender stereotypes, and to close the pay gap. Could Iceland inspire the world to solve one of its greatest problems Iceland has topped gender equality rankings for nearly a decade. One of the secrets to their success Start early. This kindergarten in the capital Reykjavik focuses on challenging extreme gender stereotypes before they take root in boys and girls. It s a mission that s led to the creation of 17 schools ac