Reykjavík Grapevine - 29.06.2007, Page 2

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Dear visitor, welcome to Iceland.
The country with the highest gender pay gap
in Europe, at least, the highest compared to
all EU countries. And by a sizeable chunk as
well. Something tells me this is not what you
expected. This is not what I expected. I am
beyond amazed, flabbergasted really, that in
the year 2007, we have still not made more of
a progress towards gender equality. Can we all
agree on this? Can we all agree that women
are not a lower life form? That your mother
deserves equal respect to your father? Your
daughters equal respect to your sons?
In the end, the gender pay gap issue is not
about money, it is about respect. Money is
always about respect. Right now, we are disre-
specting women by telling them that they may
perhaps be able to work some, their input is
just not as valuable as ours, the men. We need
to break this vicious cycle. We need to take
affirmative action. I celebrate the Minister for
Social Affairs, Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir’s declara-
tion on the Women’s Day, June 19, when she
said that if there was not a marked improve-
ment in three years time, she would seriously
consider instituting a gender quota. My only
question is; why should we wait so long?
Icelandic movies are featured in this issue.
Exciting things are happening in Icelandic film
industry, although the conditions of Icelandic
filmmakers are not particularly good. You can
read more about that on these pages. If you
possibly can, I recommend that you see at least
one Icelandic movie during your stay, or buy a
DVD to bring back home, the industry needs
all the support it can get, it is certainly not get
enough from Icelandic moviegoers.
Apart from my complaints, I hope you enjoy
the issue, as well as your stay in Iceland. Spend
some money, support local artists, and make
sure that you tell your friends about it.
From the Editor’s Chair
Opinions
06 On Advertisement
An opinion by Magnús Björn Ólafsson
06 Down and Out in Alcoa(Alcan)land!
An opinion by Marvin Lee Dupree
Articles
08 The Paradox of Gender Pay Gap
An interview with professor Lilja Mósesdóttir
10 Women paint the town pink
Annual Icelandic Women’s Day celebration
1 Who Knows How the System Works?
Another option for immigrants
14 Protection by Numbers
World Refugee Day
3 The Lonesome Traveller: Delusional at Last
An interview with Fabrizio Frascaroli
Features
19 On The Lot: Iceland
Examining the Icelandic film industry
Music & Nightlife
 CD Reviews
8 How Do You Like AIR?
Air play Laugardalshöll
8 Celebrating Buckley
Jeff Buckley tribute show
9 Swooning With The Rapture
Rapture in concert at NASA
9 Better Late Than Never
Hjálmar at NASA
Outside Reykjavík
30 Fighting Hypothermia on Iceland’s Highest Peak
The Lonesome Traveller hikes Hvannadalshnjúkur
33 The Playground Hvítá River
Rafting trip down Hvítá
34 Destinations: Towns in Iceland
info.
B01 Listings
B06 A Long-Awaited Music Hang-Out
B07 Rock Fest Eistnaflug
B10 Restaurant Reviews
B14 Shopping
The Reykjavík Grapevine Explores the Icelandic Film Industry • River Rafting in Hvítá
Music and Movies From the '90s • The Lonesome Traveller Returns, Only to Leave Again
Issue 9 // June 29 - July 12 2007+ info. A Complete City Guide and Listings: Map, Dining, Music, Arts and Events
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Cover photo by:
Gulli
Model:
Palli
Thanks to:
GK