Amazonia – the future world where women rule

Year of publication: 2010

Arne Jernelöv

This report examines central aspects of men’s and women’s position in society, and discusses where we are heading and how fast things are going.

The gender power order not only represents one of the fundamental structures constituting our societies and is an expression of how certain privileges have been cemented. At the same time this order is changing. By linking trends in different spheres of society, Arne Jernelöv casts new light on a possible future where women rule.

Contents

Introduction
The history and geography of women’s emancipation
Male and female at different times and places
Weakened mechanisms for oppression and control: Physical strength as an instrument of power; Childbirth; Legal, social and cultural obstacles
Education
Salaries and jobs
Wealth and power
Political power
Sex-selective abortions
Balance and equality
The political preferences of women compared to those of men
Conceivable problems
A final comment, with a reservation

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