Burqa Ban in Denmark

Yesterday Denmark banned women wearing the burqa and niqab.  

After August 1st, the fine for first time offenders will be approximately $156.  

An earlier version of the legislation included 

possible jail time, but that punishment was removed.

Who decides ... 

What is freedom?

What is empowerment?

How do we protect human rights around the world?

What if News Anchors and "Experts" consulted Hofstede as a first step?

Cultural Groupthink

As negotiations continue between the US and N Korea,

how insightful are the analyses we're watching on the news?

Are we being enlightened or indoctrinated 

into groupthink based on our own cultural lenses 

lulling us into submission 

(aka an absence of critical thinking)?

How well can anyone negotiate (or analyze negotiations)

without an understanding of self and others?


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Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions - Country Comparison
(N Korea isn't available so included S Korea)
www.hofstede-insights.com