Finland's Former Prime Minister Marin Laments Sexism During Her Tenure - Sanna Marin's Memoir: Leading Through Challenges as World's Youngest PM
Sanna Marin, Finland's former prime minister, shares her experiences in her upcoming memoir. Marin, who took office at 34, was the world's youngest head of government at the time. Her new book, 'Hope in Action: The Future Is Ours', hits German shelves on Wednesday.
Marin's age and gender were constant targets during her tenure. Despite her competence and leadership, she faced unjustified criticism. She writes about these challenges in her book. Marin's administration, which included more women than men, was dubbed the 'lipstick government' or the 'girls' government' by critics.
A video of Marin dancing and partying with friends and celebrities went viral, sparking global headlines. The incident led to calls for her resignation. Marin addressed the backlash by submitting to a drug test, clearing her name.
Marin's memoir offers insights into her time as Finland's prime minister. She hopes to inspire readers, particularly young women, to pursue leadership roles. Despite facing age and gender bias, Marin led a center-left coalition with a majority of women in her cabinet.
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