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Women´s History
 
In 1915, more than 12,000 women marched in procession to celebrate women's suffrage in Denmark.     How Danish women got the vote
After almost 30 years of campaigning Danish women got the vote in 1915. (12-12-2006)
By Jytte Nielsen
 
    The women’s movement in Denmark
The women’s movement in Denmark has been through two major periods of activity: 1870-1920 and 1970-85. (12-12-2006)
By Jytte Larsen
 
Create an equal balance. Vote for a woman. Election poster from 1962     The 1965 commission on women's equal rights
In 1965 the Social Democratic government set up a commission to propose legislation ensuring equal rights between men and women. (12-12-2006)
By Katarina Blomqvist
 
A 1930s demonstration in support of Dr. J.L. Leunbach, an advocate of women's reproductive rights.     The rocky road to abortion on demand
Women's right to abortion continues to be a contentious issue all over the world. Denmark introduced legalised abortion in 1973. (12-12-2006)
By Katarina Blomqvist
 
Call operator, 1890s. Danish Women's Photo Archive     Abolition of joint taxation of married couples
Danish women have managed their own earning since 1880, but joint taxation of married couples was first abolished in 1983 (12-12-2006)
By Katarina Blomqvist
 
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