Kvennafrí og Kvenréttindabarátta

The video explores the gender pay gap in developed countries, focusing on Iceland's progress. It highlights the historical context of gender inequality and the activism of the Redstockings group. The video details the planning and execution of the 1975 women's strike, known as Kvennafrí, during International Women's Year. The strike's impact led to significant legislative changes in Iceland, including the Gender Equality Act. The legacy of Kvennafrí continues to influence gender equality movements in Iceland and beyond.

Which country had the smallest gender pay gap in the 1970s?

• Japan

• Germany

• Iceland

• United States

What was the main goal of the Redstockings group in Iceland?

• To support conservative policies

• To demand equal rights for women

• To organize beauty pageants

• To promote traditional gender roles

What was the significant event organized by Icelandic women in 1975?

• A nationwide women's strike

• A beauty pageant

• A political election

• A cultural festival

What is the significance of the term 'kvennafrí'?

• A type of Icelandic music

• A traditional Icelandic dish

• A political party in Iceland

• A women's day off or strike

How did the Redstockings initially propose to mark International Women's Year?

• By hosting a cultural festival

• By launching a new political party

• By holding a women's strike

• By organizing a beauty contest

What was the immediate effect of the 1975 women's strike in Iceland?

• Shutdown of the country

• Rise in international tourism

• Increased male employment

• Decrease in women's rights

What legislative change occurred in Iceland after the 1975 strike?

• Abolition of the parliament

• Increase in military spending

• Ban on wage discrimination based on gender

• Introduction of a new tax law

Who was elected as the world's first democratically elected female president?

• Angela Merkel

• Margaret Thatcher

• Vigdís Finnbogadóttir

• Indira Gandhi

What was one of the long-term impacts of the 1975 strike in Iceland?

• Increase in gender pay gap

• Decline in women's rights

• Decrease in women's political representation

• Rise in women's representation in Parliament

What does the success of kvennafrí demonstrate about social change?

• It requires international intervention

• It is impossible to achieve

• It can be achieved through unity

• It only benefits a few individuals