Denmark, like its Scandinavian neighbours, has historically been one of the most socially progressive cultures in the world. In 1969, Denmark was the first country to legalise pornography,[156] and in 2012, Denmark replaced its "registered partnership" laws, which it had been the first country to introduce in 1989,[157][158] with gender-neutral marriage.[159][160] Modesty, punctuality but above all equality are important aspects of the Danish way of life