South Korea scores in the top 10% of liberal democracies
— Alice Evans (@_alice_evans) August 3, 2021
Bucking a global trend, it's become more democratic
This is the only country to go from male-biased sex ratios to daughter preference.
And perhaps the most successful feminist movement in East Asia. pic.twitter.com/c5taCJiSkV
South Korea has increased public spending on childcare over the past 3 decades.
— Alice Evans (@_alice_evans) August 3, 2021
Centre-left governments increased parental leave, deregulated childcare provision, & provided a child-care allowance.
However...
Women's economic marginalisation and dependence on male breadwinners makes it difficult to resist, yet
— Alice Evans (@_alice_evans) August 3, 2021
We see unpredictably high levels of association in South Korea
340 women’s organisations, labour unions and NGOs launched ‘Citizens’ Action with MeToo & campaigned ‘With You’. pic.twitter.com/MFAz1Uf09e
The whole thread is worthwhile. Check it out on Twitter.
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