Women in YN

[Sverige]

Name of country: Sverige.

What percentage of the population do women make up?
61%.

What is the perception of women in society?
They are viewed as equal to any other citizen of any gender identity and sex.

What clothes are women expected to wear?
Whatever they please. Some wear burqa, some go with full snorkelling gear, but most wear essy, comfortable streetwear.

It is legally acceptable for any member of society to walk fully nude, when and wherever they please, as long as one does not spread any communicable diseases. Many beaches are for naturists, and people enjoy skiing, hiking and swimming in the nude.
There is also the annual midsummer nude run, where people happily doff their garments, and galumph about naked for about a kilometre. It usually ends with skinny dipping in a local lake, with much merriment involved.

Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics?
No. However; a recent fad of guyliner has taken the northwest by storm.

Do women usually hold a job?
Yes.

If so, what kind of jobs?
Any, and every; priest, imam, construction worker, lorry driver.
The prime minister is a woman.

Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally?
None.

Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women?
There is a ceremonial postmistress, an office founded in 1636, forgotten in 1999, and reinstated six months ago.
First woman ever to take the reinstated office now proudly blow the signal in the twin bronze horns, to let people know it is time to start send yuletide greeting cards.

What is the public opinion of women holding jobs?
It is regarded as something natural and positive, a boon for society and gives a greater social freedom that comes with managing personal finance.

[Kunskil]

Name of country: The Commonwealth of Kunskil

What percentage of the population do women make up? 50.4%
What is the perception of women in society? Equal rights to men
What clothes are women expected to wear? Anything. Just no one can be naked
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? No. Normally only for formal occasions or when they want to
Do women usually hold a job? Yes
If so, what kind of jobs? Any jobs
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally?No
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women?NA
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? Everyone contributes to sociaty even women

[Exarkyon]

Name of country: Exarkyon

What percentage of the population do women make up? ~50%
What is the perception of women in society? Stereotypically good at leadership this perception is common in the Tyrian Sea, though it isn't as strong in Exarkyon as it is in more chaotic parts, where almost every society is matriarchal because the men are all dying too quickly on the front line to lead or work.
What clothes are women expected to wear? For most of Exarkyon, there isn't much of an expectation other than that it isn't immodest.
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? No. Such things are hard to come by anyway.
Do women usually hold a job? Yes, quite commonly.
If so, what kind of jobs? Basically all of them, except a slightly lesser percentage in front-line military roles. Women have the majority of low-level government positions, with the split becoming more even the higher up one looks.
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? Being a Catholic priest (Indirectly. The state has not felt the need to specify this, but it officially recognizes "all Catholic teaching" as true, so it does accept this point too). Otherwise, no.
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? Infantry duty, allowed in 1975. Women have always been allowed in basically every other role though, including strategic leadership, artillery, aircraft, logistics, and basically every job that isn't expected to require direct combat. See answer to question II for why.
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? It's considered normal.

[The World Eater Imperium]

Name of country: The World Eater Imperium

What percentage of the population do women make up?
100%.

What is the perception of women in society?
The class born in determines rank in society, all ranks are rich and own human workers

What clothes are women expected to wear?
Whatever they please.

Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics?
No, they can if they wish

Do women usually hold a job?
Yes, always.

If so, what kind of jobs?
Any job as they make up 100% of the population.

Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally?
No.

Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women?
No they are allowed in all jobs.

What is the public opinion of women holding jobs?
It’s viewed extremely positively, because we need more workers especially in the military to defend against the human threat.

Fun Fact: Their saliva can corrupt planets and make them like their home world. The inhabitants of these worlds become enslaved, corrupted into more World Eaters or eaten.

[The Grand Economic Consortium]

Name of country: The Grand Economic Consortium

What percentage of the population do women make up?48.5%
What is the perception of women in society? Very equal. Women are seen as equal to men in every way, being allowed to hold the same jobs and even serving in tougher military posts, like Blacklight Section X operatives.
What clothes are women expected to wear? Women are expected to dress elegantly, usually with black dresses and skirts. Black is a very popular female clothing colour, along with red and blue. Polo shirts are also very popular among women.
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? No, but if they want to, they can.
Do women usually hold a job? Yes, most do
If so, what kind of jobs? A wide variety, from antrepreneurs to engineers. There are no limits.
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? There Is only one post in the military Women are barred from joining: Chief Strategic Missile Commander, Western Side. This is because the misogynistic Commander-in-Chief of the Strategic Missile Forces found a loophole to ban women from this posting.
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? No, every job has been open to women since the founding of the nation
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? very popular and encouraged, especially entrepreneurship.

[Strye Treossow]

Name of country:
Strye Treossow or The Allied States of Strye Treossow

What percentage of the population do women make up?
At the last census, 55%. Is expected that it grew by 5% since them, well need to wait until next year.

What is the perception of women in society?
As just another human being. They have the same rights and obligations as mans and children.

What clothes are women expected to wear?
Besides the ones they feel confortable, it will depend on were they work or go. (For example, a laboratory coat is mandatory to labs)

Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics?
Nope, only if they want, or are participating in some cultural practice. Although, there are some cases of make-up being more consumed recently.

Do women usually hold a job?
Yep.

If so, what kind of jobs?
All. There some that are preferable to man (mostly the ones that involves physical strength), but anyone can work on anything. Theres soldiers, mech pilots, constructors, drivers, professors, goverment officials, etc.

Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally?
Now, no. In the past, yes, but it has been some time since what happened, happened.

Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women?
No, but its officially been 3 weeks since the first woman astronaut has returned to the planet (Strye is just recently going into space).

What is the public opinion of women holding jobs?
Just like any other person having it.

[Cierrida]

[background=][/background]Name of country: Cierridan People’s Democratic Republic

What percentage of the population do women make up? 50.92%

What is the perception of women in society? As per the communist ideology that governs Cierrida, total gender equality is seen as a paramount goal and thus the state generally maintains little distinction between men and women in public society. The highly centralized nature of Cierridan politics, coupled with the broad usage of education and social bodies to exercise state ideology, has ensured this hold a grassroots influence in general society. Local authority is carried out not by religious leaders or family clans but by appendages of the state itself, in effort to implement the ongoing cultural revolution

What clothes are women expected to wear? Everyone, regardless of sex, is required to wear state assigned uniform attire based on their occupation, of which there is little distinction (both male and female uniforms have trousers)

Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? As far as the state is concerned, no. In local cultural festivities, it is commonly custom, but there exists no coercion for or against this by official authorities

Do women usually hold a job? It is legally mandatory to have a job in Cierrida

If so, what kind of jobs? All jobs, for again employment is mandatory

Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? N/A

Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? In the aftermath of the FCLN revolution and the subsequent ongoing cultural revolution, positions of power in the upper echelons of government that had been unknown of during the era of the military junta would appear. Military conscription also sees generally equal amounts of service in the modern revolutionary era

What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? Cierrida has historically been comparatively less conservative than its neighbors due to the radical political culture established by its founding figure Velario Tomes. The harsh conditions during the 5 decade military rule had only entrenched broad public favor towards the ideological views of the militant FCLN, which included the emancipation of women as a prerequisite in national liberation and eventually proletarian liberation. As such, a strong majority of Cierridans, a substantially higher amount compared to neighboring countries like Miragua and Tequidura, hold a favorable view towards the official policy of gender equality

[Rebublic of Iranistan]

Name of country:Republic of Iranistan

What percentage of the population do women make up?49.98
What is the perception of women in society?Very caring and thought of as extremely naive
What clothes are women expected to wear?generally long non revealing clothes
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics?No
Do women usually hold a job?Yes
If so, what kind of jobs?Law and education
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally?No
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women?Women can now actively work in the military
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs?Mixed

[Barinive]

Name of country: The council monarchy of Barinive

Percentage of women: 56%
Perception of women: seen as caretakers of the family, treated less than men but disrespecting a woman is seen as taboo.
What women are expected to wear: roughly the same as men, a t-shirt with long sleeves, along with long pants with long sleeves, both typically made from soft cotton or wool, more religious women are expected to wear garments
aligning with their religion.
Are women expected to use makeup?: No, Barinivean society and laws bans the use of makeup, as it's seen as hiding your actual self, and can sometimes be used to hide one's identity and making them able to commit crimes without being caught (real case), but women in Barinive just don't actually like makeup.
Do women usually hold jobs?
Yes but less than men. Women are legally required to be paid the same as men.
Public opinion on somen?
Treated as caretakers and managers.

[Cinnotha]

Name of country: The Sublime Imperium of Cinnotha

What percentage of the population do women make up? 50%
What is the perception of women in society? kind, gentle, caring and loving. Yet naive and fragile. The support structure which men require in order to function and thrive.
What clothes are women expected to wear? dresses, blouses, nylon stockings. Generally feminine and modest attire.
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? there is no obligation to do so but nearly all do. Least they feel embarrassed and plain.
Do women usually hold a job? typically employed women fall into a few categories, young unmarried women, spinsters, single mothers either because abandoned/divorced/widowed, and finally poverty. Outside these women are generally expected to care for the household and children.
If so, what kind of jobs? typically jobs which aren't physically straining or dangerous.
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? only military and law enforcement. Even then they can serve in non-combat support roles. Nurses, Doctors, Administration so on.
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? support roles in the military that was mentioned above.
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? conservative, seen as necessary when needed, but many men would feel shame if they couldn't provide for their family. So sometimes it can be a mark against the man. But only sometimes. It often depends on the job. Teachers, nurses, administration staff nobody would bat an eye at. If she was working in a factory though the man she is with either husband or father could be frowned upon somewhat. It's all varied and complex, individualistic. So this is by no means really a consensus either.

[Hispaniola2]

Name of country: The Hispaniolan State

What percentage of the population do women make up? about 50%
What is the perception of women in society? They are generally seen as equals to their male counterparts, just with different duties and responsibilities, the job of the men is to safeguard the country and fight its enemies while women are to raise the future generations of Hispaniolans
What clothes are women expected to wear? Generally speaking they are expected to wear modest feminine clothing, although women in male clothing might draw eyebrows but little condemnation
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? It is generally a cultural value that people are expected to show their true selves, as such natural "un-covered" beauty is praised, while cosmetics is seen as a hallmark of decadence.
Do women usually hold a job? While state propaganda generally popularizes and pushes the narrative that women should remain home to raise the future generations of Hispaniolans and be good home-makers, in practice women especially from lower income areas typically hold many of the same jobs as men
If so, what kind of jobs? Generally they migrate towards less taxing forms of labor, bakeries, mill workers, craftsmen, etc. tend to have a higher than average amount of female workers. They are even allowed to serve on a voluntary basis with the Armed Forces.
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? In the military women are generally found in Support or Non-combatant positions with the exception of the Air Force which allows female combat pilots from 1937 onwards.
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women?
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? While there are the official state expectations and rewards for women to be mothers and homemakers, for the most part this isn't strictly enforced due to long-standing cultural norms in Hispaniolan society.

[Vyktoria]

Name of country: Vyktoria

What percentage of the population do women make up? Roughly 51%
What is the perception of women in society? Generally equal to men.
What clothes are women expected to wear? Whatever they want, so long as it's context-appropriate.
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? No, not at all.
Do women usually hold a job? Yes
If so, what kind of jobs? Any kind of job, especially STEM.
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? No
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? No
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? Very supportive.

[The Grand Economic Consortium]

Name of country: The Grand Economic Consortium

What percentage of the population do women make up? 49.7%
What is the perception of women in society? Women are often seen as equals to men, with feminism being a highly promoted topic. While in most families women raise the children, it is expected that they still work jobs and follow their dreams. The concept of "housewife" is highly stigmatized
What clothes are women expected to wear? It depends by case. If it is a formal event, like a business meeting or party/celebration, women are expected to wear skirts covering their knees with shirts, or suits wirth business pants. In a casual context, there are no standards.
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? No, it is entirely their choice
Do women usually hold a job? Yes, 98% of Consortian women between the ages of 22 and 60 are in the workforce or live on passive income. The concept of housewife is frowned upon.
If so, what kind of jobs? In a variety of industries, primarily banking, accounting, educational and architecture
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? Yes, very specific positions like in the Special Forces, as priests or other religious leaders and as members of the merchant navy
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? Very recently, women were officially allowed to join the Navy and the Coast Guard
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? Heavily encouraged

[Deus Terras e maan]

Name of country: Theocracy of Deus Terras e Ma'an

What percentage of the population do women make up? ~50%
What is the perception of women in society? women usually work in the house
What clothes are women expected to wear? dress and dress like clothes, except while working
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? no
Do women usually hold a job? not usually
If so, what kind of jobs? most jobs allow women to work there
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? military, construction and other dangerous jobs and religious positions
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? no
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? good

[Indian Empire]

Name of country: Indian Empire

What percentage of the population do women make up? 50.3%
What is the perception of women in society? Women as seen as social & financial equals to men.
What clothes are women expected to wear? Society is flexible in what people are supposed to/permitted to wear. Generally, skirts paired with long socks alongside t-shirts or leggings with t-shirts are considered acceptable.
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? No, in fact makeup is generally considered a negative as it is a sign of a lack of confidence in your self-image.
Do women usually hold a job? Yes, and it's generally encouraged when they are of age to have employment or not in school.
If so, what kind of jobs? Women most frequently work in medical fields, education, or english-y fields (ie journalism, writing, etc)
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? Women are not barred from any lines of work.
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? Not really.
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? Public opinion is very supportive of this practice.

[Terra da Cinza]

Name of country: Terra da Cinza

What percentage of the population do women make up? : Roughly 62.5%, primarily due to a significantly skewed sex ratio at birth
What is the perception of women in society? : Women are citizens just like men are, and enjoy (with two major exceptions) the same rights and expectations role-wise as men do, such as working and child-rearing.
What clothes are women expected to wear? Clothes that cover them adequately and protect them against the elements to some extent.
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? : I guess so.
Do women usually hold a job? : Yes. The vast majority of women are employed, even those married with several children.
If so, what kind of jobs? : The absolute majority of the job market is open for women.
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? : Yes. Generally speaking, anything involving the use of force and wielding of significant state powers (statutory or lended as in the case of private contractors) is out of bounds for women. As such, you will not see women in the 'fighting component' of Police agencies, military organizations, security contractors, bailiffs, prison guards, warrantmen etc.
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? : Can't think of any.
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? : Positive.

[The Children of Mercy]

Name of country: The Holy Order of The Children of Mercy

What percentage of the population do women make up? Roughly ~53%
What is the perception of women in society? Women are lesser, subjugated people that nevertheless perform vital functions. They are largely seen as lesser, weaker vessels.
What clothes are women expected to wear? Modest peasant dresses.
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? No, vanity is vice.
Do women usually hold a job? Yes, by necessity.
If so, what kind of jobs? They toil in the fields and do necessary homemaking.
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? Women are barred from military service, the priesthood and most industrial trades.
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? No, the role of women has been strictly defined and harshly enforced since T.C.o.M gained power.
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? It is a necessary function based on how T.C.o.M has organized society.

[Zantalio]

Name of country: Zantalio

What percentage of the population do women make up? 51%
What is the perception of women in society? They’re beautiful
What clothes are women expected to wear? Usually just regular clothes, in Muslim areas a hijab and stuff
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? Somewhat, it really depends on the person.
Do women usually hold a job? Majority of them no, but there are still a lot of female business-owners
If so, what kind of jobs? A mix of jobs, but usually in cooking, textiles, and other “feminine tasks”
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? No
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? the Military
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? It’s really neutral, apathetic.

[Lugarvatn]

Name of country: The Lugarvat Multiconfederacy of Lugarvatn (or just the Lugarvat Multiconfederacy)

What percentage of the population do women make up? 49%
What is the perception of women in society? Every women rights are being protected by the state
What clothes are women expected to wear? Everything (no regulation)
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? Yes
Do women usually hold a job? No
If so, what kind of jobs? Due to inevitable extreme diversity in the entire nation, everything
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? Women are not barred
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? Yes
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? Unknown

[Niemence]

Name of country: Niemence

What percentage of the population do women make up? 20%
What is the perception of women in society? They have the same rights as men do
What clothes are women expected to wear? Anything, as long it is legal in the nation
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? No, it is their choice
Do women usually hold a job? Yes
If so, what kind of jobs? All jobs
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? None
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? No
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? It is viewed positively, same goes for men

[Narland]

Name of country:Commonwealth of Narland

What percentage of the population do women make up? appx. 52%
What is the perception of women in society? Their perception in society tends to be keener than men in general regarding judgment of character, color and fashion. Men and women are equals who complement each other.
What clothes are women expected to wear? Some expect women to wear as little as possible, and others expect women to wear as much as possible if not more so, usually determined by community standards.
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? Usually not. But if car needs some bondo and a touch up, why not? Urban areas tend to expect makeup, and rural areas tend to expect none.
Do women usually hold a job? Women (and men) are expected to be entrepreneurs in their own right regardless of job. Jobs are work tasks, and do not necessarily reflect an actual trade, occupation, vocation, industry, field, or even gainful employment.
If so, what kind of jobs? Any they put their minds to. However, like many egalitarian societies where women are free to choose their own livelihoods for themselves, they tend to gravitate toward what are considered traditionally feminine occupations (obstetricians, urban veterinarians and speech therapists) occupations, and less likely to enter what are considered the more masculine trades (lumberjacks, executioners, and miners).
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? None that also conversely apply to men.
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? Not since 1791.
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? It is expected of every person to go out and make a way for themselves in society by providing a legitimate product or service. Being a wife and homemaker is considered a legitimate service, and a noble calling. The husband is expected to be the other half (and full partner) as homemaker, and not neglect his duties as a father as well. It is what perpetuates the species and raises the next generation. It is not intended to prevent a woman from other opportunities, nor is it castigated, disparaged, or criminalized like in some places. It is expected that any good woman will also have an enterprising spirit to accomplish her goals.

[Bastile]

Name of country: The État français of Bastile
What percentage of the population do women make up? 56%
What is the perception of women in society? Smart, Free, Beautiful, Proud, Strong respect for mothers
What clothes are women expected to wear? Anything
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? No
Do women usually hold a job? Yes however theres is rise in mothers and birth rate due to maternity leave and other mother- child initiatives so maybe fewer jobs are taken by women now
If so, what kind of jobs? Anything, preferably not prostitution since it abuses woman and their dignity. Woman are highly regarded since the nation is sort of a matriarchal society in terms of wealth and inheritance.
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? No, however sex workers and abortion providers are generally frowned upon due to the strong family significance in the nation.
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? No
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? Good, woman in Healthcare and finance with governmental positions are high

[Ignis Ferreus]

Name of country: The Great Empire of Ignis Ferreus

What percentage of the population do women make up?

%52
What is the perception of women in society?

As skilled for industry work as men, accepted into the meritocratic system, with some reservations, and largely barred from the armed forces

What clothes are women expected to wear?

They can were anything so long as it doesn't offend the Empire or Supreme Master or his Council

Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics?

If they feel like it

Do women usually hold a job?

Technically yeah

If so, what kind of jobs?

Apart from being expected to be housewives, they usually hold menial jobs such as in factories

Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally?

Armed Forces because men are just naturally more fit

Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women?

The meritocratic system, with some limits

What is the public opinion of women holding jobs?

''So long as she can cook and clean I'm quite alright with my wife having a job outside the house
-A random interviewee''

[Liberion]

Name of country: United States of Liberion

What percentage of the population do women make up? ~52%
What is the perception of women in society? Quite positive
What clothes are women expected to wear? Anything they want
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? It's the person's call if they wish to do so
Do women usually hold a job? Yep
If so, what kind of jobs? Any kind of job is open
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? No
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? Nope
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? Quite positive, there's even a female president in office

[Bilancorn]

Name of country: Bilancorn

What percentage of the population do women make up? more or less 50%
What is the perception of women in society? they are equal as men
What clothes are women expected to wear? They can wear anything they want, as long as they wish to do so.
Are women expected to wear make-up or cosmetics? They can do as they wish
Do women usually hold a job? Yes, exactly like men
If so, what kind of jobs? any
Are there any jobs that women are barred from legally? absolutely no, its anti-costitutional
Are there any jobs that have recently allowed women? N/A
What is the public opinion of women holding jobs? Its just as normal as men, there is no distinction between men and women in this country concerning law, education, special treatment and jobs.