In Finland they have their own education, even their own culture. And here again, the great majority of leading persons are female. In my opinion these women are the strongest leaders on the field of libraries and information services. They have learned more effectiv e leadership in their private enterprises, and they have in many cases succeeded in conquering good positions with their own work. They are more goal-orientated than library leaders in average, I think.
Librarians have something to learn here.
Important I have mentioned, that Finnish men have changed as well as women. Yes, they have become more equal - by force of circumstances. But new generations, especially highly educated men, are ready to get further in this direction. When I think on men I know, their reason to adopt these attitudes is their democratic mind. They wouldn't feel at home in a paternalistic milieu either.