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Beauty Pageants: Bridging The Gap Between The Genders?

Beauty Pageants: Bridging The Gap Between The Genders?

Humans are a vain and conceited species so it is no wonder that beauty remains one of the most discussed topics the world over. Though it is often said that beauty and brains rarely exist together, there are a lot of instances where people attempt to disprove this theory; perhaps the most famous of these are beauty pageants. Although most people would [...]
Countries where Gender Equality is Best and Worst (2008 report)

Countries where Gender Equality is Best and Worst (2008 report)

The World Economic Forum has announced that four Nordic nations topped the survey of 130 countries closing the gender gap. Norway tops the list, followed by Finland, Sweden, and Iceland, in descending order. New Zealand completes the top five list. Norway placed 3rd last year and advanced to the top this year with a score of 82.45 percent. Sweden was [...]