Challenging the Myth of Gender Equality in Sweden - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1447325974 ISBN 13: 9781447325970

Publisher: Policy Press, 2017

Synopsis

Sweden has the reputation of being one of the most gender-equal countries in the world, and it is often held up as a model for other societies—but the reality is much more complicated, as this volume shows. The first book to provide a thorough analysis of the myth of Swedish gender equality, it demonstrates how that dominant idea has become a form of heteronormative, racially specific nationalism that ultimately excludes those who fall outside the social norm.

About this title

About the Author:

Lena Martinsson is professor of gender studies at the University of Gothenburg. Gabriele Griffin is professor of women’s studies at the University of York. Katarina Giritli Nygren is associate professor of sociology at Mid-Sweden University.

Review:

“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 Universty Belfast)

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1447325974
• ISBN 13: 9781447325970
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232
• Editor: Martinsson Lena, Griffin Gabriele, Giritli Nygren Katarina