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2021.05.12 | Article, Charlotte Biil, Public policy, Copenhagen Business School
Is working together key to the Nordic welfare model?
Maintaining high quality welfare organizations is tough even in the Nordic countries with a myriad of unforeseen challenges to contend with, including budget cuts, personnel issues and reorganization. The focus of New Public Governance on how to govern networks between public and private actors is useful. However, the managerial, organizational…
2021.05.06 | Podcast, Caroline de la Porte, The Nordic Model, Copenhagen Business School
Uncovering the Nordic Model with Caroline de la Porte
Conceptualising the 'Nordic Model' is difficult. The Nordic countries are all different, and there is not just one model. Many countries outside the Nordic region have similar traits, so it is not necessarily only a ’Nordic’ model. So, can it really be a useful term? What is actually meant by it? In this podcast, we find out more about…
2021.04.29 | Article, Helena Forsås-Scott, Gender, Literature
Feminist writing in the Nordics, 1970s-2000
Feminist writing in 1970s, particularly prose fiction, was inspired by second-wave feminism and by the mid-1980s, feminist writing had become a significant element in Nordic culture. Over the following two decades, issues of gender, frequently explored in terms of language, identity and the body, also gave new prominence to genres such as drama…
2021.04.23 | The Quick Read, Pirzada Junaid Ahmad, Culture
The Dannebrog in Danish culture
Denmark exhibits a unique culture where the national flag, known by its local name 'Dannebrog', has become an everyday symbol used by Danes. In addition to official functions and ceremonies, Danes use their national flag for birthday parties, graduation ceremonies, advertisements and decorations, among many other occasions. Although personal use…
2021.04.21 | Article, Astrid Elkjær Sørensen, Gender, Public policy, Labour markets, Aarhus University
Unequal pay in Denmark: The impact of an outdated law
Danish nurses still receive 10-20% less in pay than male-dominated professions requiring a similar level of education. There are many contributing factors to unequal pay, but a recent report from the Danish Institute for Human Rights found that one key reason is the effect of the 1969 Public Servant Reform Act which saw nurses and other…
