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Challenging the Myth of Gender Equality in Sweden

Gabriele Griffin editor Lena Martinsson editor Katarina Giritli Nygren editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bristol University Press

Published:16th Mar '16

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This is the first book to explode the myth of Swedish gender equality, offering both a new perspective for an international audience, and suggesting how equality might be re-thought generally. The authors argue that whilst gender equality in Sweden has led to a society with increased opportunities for some, it has also become nationalistic and builds upon heteronormative and racial principles.

"Is gender equality a mantra disguising other inequalities? Is it a Swedish myth which creates Sweden as the most modern nation in the world? Find out in this inspiring book!" Harriet Silius, Åbo Akademi University, Finland
"A thought-provoking book providing a penetrating analysis of the tensions and contradictions in the notion of gender equality in Sweden, this publication is a very welcomed contribution to the literature in the field" Sara Clavero, Centre for Advancement of Women in Politics, Queen's University Belfast

ISBN: 9781447325963

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232 pages