Love and Sex in Scandinavia

Streaming video - 2021

With its reputation for being liberal and sexually-open minded, Scandinavia leads the the world when it comes to gender equality. Its empowered women are not afraid to express their desires. But is gender equality enough to ensure harmony between men and women? In this episode, we go in search of the secrets of Nordic love. From as early as kindergarten, children in Scandinavia are taught to challenge the gender stereotypes that society imposes on them. In one classroom, a group of small girls chant ‘we are strong’ as their teacher encourages them to shout and occupy space. Next door, the boys are taught to compliment each other and be in tune with their feelings. At a church in Reykjavik, the (female) pastor has set up sex education cl...asses to help teenagers understand their desire. Here masturbation is encouraged and nothing is taboo. more