Postdoctoral Researcher in History, Aarhus University
Astrid Elkjær Sørensen's main areas of research include modern feminism and equality in Scandinavia.
She has a PhD in history and her recent publications include papers on the significance of civil service reform on salaries, the public wage hierarchy in Denmark and women's stories in culture, religion and politics.
Why nursing in Denmark pays less than professions dominated by men
Apr 22, 2021 05:53 am UTC| Economy Politics
The gender pay gap and what to do about it in Denmark recently came to a head in the nursing profession. During the pandemic, focus on the work of nurses has come to the fore in a number of countries, including in the UK...
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