“Learning from Sweden – if more children will be born”
“Annika Strandhäll: This is the alternative to trying to push back women into the home”
“This is an opinion piece. It is the writer who stands for the views that are put forward in the text, not Against.”
“the DEBATE. When childbirth is compared in Europe, Sweden has often a podium, and this at a time that we as a country are at the top in terms of women’s participation in the labour market. The fact is that today we have the highest employment levels ever measured in a EU-country. “
“It turns out quickly that when men and women do not need to choose between a job and career or family, then select you both. It is good for both the individual and society.”
“Sweden’s position is not a coincidence. It is a result of the Swedish model, with a general welfare for all, equality in parenting and the child’s best interests in focus. “
“It is the fundamental principles of our policies, which also led to greater equality and reduction of disparities. For we have chosen a policy that leads to independence and equality of men and women, both economically and socially. “
“And it has been successful. The fact is that gender equality has positive effects on both the birth rate as separationsfrekvensen, not only on the country’s economic development. To spread this all over the world is an integral part of our country’s policies. It is an example of our feminist foreign policy.”
“Particularly important for the development in Sweden has three reforms have been, carried out in the 70’s and further developed since then. It was the abolition of the sambeskattningen, the introduction of an individual parental insurance and a major expansion of child and elderly care. “
“This led to women’s labour force participation rose from just over 65 percent in the 1970s up to about 90 percent in the 1980s. This at the same time that we are been high as regards the birth of a child. “
“When EU countries are compared are also shown a clear correlation between the high proportion of children in the nursery are often associated with a high fertility rate.”
“We do not intend to defend ourselves, to show the options that are available, also where it upsets. For we who are fighting for women’s rights is accustomed to excite. But we also know that we have both the history that the future is on our side. “
“There are those, both within and outside the borders of Sweden, who would rather look back at an idealized historical time. It is not a way forward and it has not proved to be successful in the long run. “
“It’s about trying to push back women into the home, passivity, and economic dependence on either a man or a state. And we see with concern that women’s rights around the world is being questioned more and more often. Where we will always be a counterforce.”
“Sweden chooses instead to build on the historic reforms that have led to that we as a country stand out as one of the most gender-equal countries in the world – and today we have the highest employment levels ever measured in a EU-country. “
“Where is Familjeveckan a further step in the same direction to create the world’s best country for families with children. The way we choose. Let Sweden be föregångslandet, with a well-developed general welfare, and constant striving towards equality.”
“nAnnika Strandhäll, social insurance (S)”
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