'Golden cage? About Women in Switzerland' review / ClaudiaRogowicz

Darker side of the Alps. Gold cage? About women in Switzerland Agnieszka Kamińska


Switzerland appears to be a modern state and the cradle of modern democracy. Looking at the situation of women in this Alpine country, we have the impression that they have become victims of the economical success of the country.
Agnieszka Kamińska in a study Gold cage? surprises how Switzerland differs from another Western countries.
This is simply a place where men inactive have a decisive voice, with divorce frequently waiting to grow old, maternity leave is 1 of the shortest in the world, and full-time women's work is unprofitable.

Despite the emancipating society, the model hausfrau is powerfully rooted, although in past it has not always been so. This is evidenced by the courageous attitude of Zurich defenders in the 12th century and the character of Gertrude from the legend of Wilhelm Tell, who develops the rebel plan.
Unfortunately, with the advent of modern capitalism, the function of women slowed down: electoral rights gained in 1971 as the penultimate country in Europe, the last witch in Europe burned in Swiss Glarus in 1783.
The paradox is the canton of Appenzell Innerhoden, who, despite the centuries-old democratic traditions in the form of a folk assembly and strong women engaged in embroidery, granted them election rights only in 1991!
We besides see a gap between German, French and Italian-speaking cantons and their approach to women's rights and civilian rights.

The author besides gives her voice to migrants, amazed by the working conditions and relations with them as migrants, who do not have the right to participate in the power of Swiss democracy-references. (except for a fewer cantons).
On Postcards The Golden Cage There are besides policymakers, women trying to dust off unknown past cards, as well as seniors active in climate protection.

Gold cage? Sounds like a fairy tale of a royally locked in a tower that, lazy with besides much prosperity, does not think of leaving it. Fortunately, more and more, especially young women, are trying to leave, so there is hope that this fairy tale will be over quickly.