Unbinding Working Women in a "Binders-Full-of-Women" Nation: How the United States Can Learn from Swedish, Norwegian and Icelandic Successes in Gender Pay Gap Legislation

Authors

• Lily Hall, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note argues that the United States can significantly reduce its gender pay gap (GPG) by adopting policies inspired by Nordic countries, such as Sweden, Norway, and Iceland. These nations have achieved remarkable progress in gender equality through measures like generous parental leave, robust childcare systems, and boardroom quotas. The U.S., in contrast, faces persistent challenges due to limited legal protections and cultural resistance. The note advocates for legislative reforms, enhanced enforcement mechanisms, and cultural shifts to address these disparities.

Disciplines

Law | Law and Gender | Law and Politics | Legislation

Recommended Citation

Lily Hall, Unbinding Working Women in a "Binders-Full-of-Women" Nation: How the United States Can Learn from Swedish, Norwegian and Icelandic Successes in Gender Pay Gap Legislation, 22 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 627 (2014).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol22/iss3/6