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Germany is one of the most colorful and dynamic countries in Europe. Its social fabric is permeated by multiple languages, cultures and ideas. Yet, the role of women in modern German society is controversial. ‘Strong women make a strong land’ (‘Starke Frauen — starkes Land’) is the motto guiding popular discourse in spheres like education, the labor market, politics, business and even religion. One cannot indifferently pass by the variety of billboards in the German cities promoting this motto.
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Akchurina, V. (2013). Germany: Parity Number-wise, but Women Face a Glass Ceiling. In: Byerly, C.M. (eds) The Palgrave International Handbook of Women and Journalism. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137273246_19
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