The new Spanish PM has appointed equal numbers of men and women to his cabinet.
Will he fulfill his promise of making equality between the sexes 'an emblematic task' ?
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has also promised to introduce new legislation on domestic violence, legalise gay 'marriage' ceremonies and allow women equal rights to succeed to the Spanish throne.
Jenni discusses the social and political impact of these proposals with Katya Adler, the BBC's reporter in Madrid.