• 43 - Denmark and Japan: More Similar Than We Think? Work, Education and Gender Relations in Denmark, with Louise Soerensen

  • Feb 8 2024
  • Length: 32 mins
  • Podcast

43 - Denmark and Japan: More Similar Than We Think? Work, Education and Gender Relations in Denmark, with Louise Soerensen

  • Summary

  • Louise Soerensen, today’s guest, is an International Coordinator at Peace Boat, seasoned traveler and intercultural communicator. She holds an MA in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Copenhagen University and an MA in Peace and Conflict Studies from Malmo University in Sweden.

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    Today’s vocabulary:

    decade = 10年間

    value = 価値(感)

    ignorant = 無知な

    billboard = 広告板

    outfit = 服装一式

    Nordic countries = 北欧諸国

    hybrid = ハイブリッド、混成物

    welfare state = 福祉国家

    contribute to ~ = ~に貢献する

    welfare = 福祉

    public sector = 公共セクター

    communism = 共産主義

    socialism = 社会主義

    private sector = 民間セクター

    private company = 民間企業

    under the guise of ~ = ~の振りをして

    equality = 平等

    Utopian = ユートピア的な、理想的な

    tax system = 税制

    earn = 稼ぐ

    competition = 競争

    strive = (~しよう)と努力する、(~しようと)骨折る

    boast = 自慢する

    ~ is frowned upon = ~は良しとされていない

    “The nail that sticks out gets hammered down.” =

    「出る釘は打たれる。」

    pursue = 追う、追求する

    fulfillment = 達成感

    individualism = 個人主義

    fundraise = 資金を調達する

    expenses = 出費

    tuition (fees) = 学費

    EU = European Union = 欧州連合

    breadwinner = 一家の稼ぎ手、大黒柱

    salary = 給料

    rights = 権利

    household chores = 家事

    flexible = 柔軟な

    fluid = 流動的な

    stay-at-home dad = 家事を専業とする夫

    parental leave = 育児休暇

    ingrained = 根深い、変え難い

    cohabitation = 同棲、共同生活

    attitude = 態度

    pension = 年金

    spouse = 配偶者

    gain = 得る

    financial = 財政上の

    legal = 法的な、法律上の

    emotional = 感情的な

    practical = 実践的な

    progressive = 進歩的な

    state = 国家

    biological = 生物学的

    conceive = 妊娠する(= become pregnant)

    fertility treatment = 不妊治療

    heterosexual = 異性(間)の

    same-sex = 同性(間)の

    adopt = ~を養子にする

    legalize = 合法化する

    surely = 確実に

    in that regard = その意味においては

    wrap up = 終わりにする、最後にまとめる

    gap year = 一年間の休学、ギャップイヤー

    disadvantage = 不利なこと、デメリット

    resume = 履歴書

    anthropology = 文化人類学

    orphanage = 孤児院

    humble = 謙虚な

    privileged = 特権のある、恵まれた

    caring = 思いやりのある

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