Background Refugee and migrant women are at higher risk of childbirth complications and
generally poorer pregnancy outcomes. They also report lower satisfaction with pregnancy …

Iceland has prioritized the importance of active fatherhood through the implementation of
public policies that encourage men to be actively involved in caregiving. However, during …

Social expectations of women as mothers significantly impact the reproductive decision-
making process for those who have the potential for childbirth. This article focuses on …

Background Immigration is rapidly increasing in Iceland with 13.6% of the population
holding foreign citizenship in 2020. Earlier findings identified inequities in childbirth care for …

Immigrant women in Iceland have reported experiencing discrimination and marginalization
in society and when interacting with institutions. However, this topic remains under …

Fertility rates have significantly declined in advanced, industrialized nations. The factors
contributing to these swift demographic changes are diverse, but it is evident that women are …

In this article, we build on feminist scholarship to narrate how the MeToo movement in
Iceland was formed through collective reflexivity and resistance, ultimately connecting …

The importance of addressing gender equality in education lies in its critical role in fostering
inclusivity, diversity, and equitable opportunities for all learners. This study explored …

Bakgrund: Antalet immigrerade kvinnor i Sverige har ökat de senaste åren vilket utmanar
barnmorskor i arbetet präglat av språkliga och kulturella barriärer. Dessa barriärer är för …

The Icelandic midwifery model of birth stresses the importance of the normalcy of birth, but
for migrant women raised in a culture of highly medicalized antenatal care, the adjustment to …