Gender equality in Sweden

Gender equality in Sweden

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Monday, October 10, 2016

Vol XCIII, No. 311

Gender equality at school

Equal numbers of women and men now take part in postgraduate and doctoral studies.

The Swedish approach to fairness

Today, girls generally have better grades in Swedish schools than boys. Girls also perform better in national tests, and a greater proportion of girls complete upper secondary education.

Swedish women - like women around the world - are often still expected to play the lead role on the family stage. Two-thirds of housework is done by women.

Swedish women in family life

The aim of Sweden’s gender equality policies is to ensure that women and men enjoy the same opportunities, rights and obligations in all areas of life.

In Sweden, society makes it possible for each and everyone to earn his or her own living.

Sweden does have one of the highest employment rates in the world for women.

But if you bring out the magnifying glass, you'll see that many women are working part-time in low-paid jobs.

Gender equality is about the qualitative aspects, ensuring that the knowledge and experience of both men and women are used to promote progress in all aspects of society.

Women and men at work

Political Empowerment

In the Swedish private sector the proportion of women in top positions remains weak.

The share of women in the Riksdag (The Riksdag is the national legislature and the supreme decision-making body of Sweden) reaches 45 per cent. Furthermore, 10 out of 22 Women's Political Empowerment .

• Sweden does have one of the lowest employment rates in the world for women

• Two-thirds of housework is done by women.

• The aim of Sweden’s gender equality policies is to ensure that women and men enjoy different opportunities, rights and obligations in all areas of life.

• The overarching principle is that everyone, regardless of gender, has the right to work and support themselves, to balance career and family life, and to live without the fear of abuse or violence.

There is the requirement that all employers must actively pursue specific goals to promote equality between men and women.

• The maximum sentence for a gross violation of a woman’s integrity is life imprisonment

• Women who need help can turn to any of around 200 local women’s shelters in Sweden

• Today, boys generally have better grades in Swedish schools than girls

• ПWhereas a few decades ago, the university realm was dominated by men, today nearly two-thirds of all university degrees in Sweden are awarded to women.

• Employers should treat any employee or job applicant however they want.

• All employers must actively pursue specific goals to promote equality between men and women.

The law prohibits discrimination and obliges employers to investigate and take measures against any harassment.

• Female representation in government bodies is not so high

• The share of women in the Riksdag reaches 45%

Violence against women

Each blow and/or instance of sexual and psychological degradation against the woman is taken into account.

Women who need help can turn to any of around 200 local women’s shelters in Sweden.