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Gender Equality and Welfare Politics in Scandinavia

Paperback • 2009 • English

Gender Equality and Welfare Politics in Scandinavia

By Kari (EDT) Melby

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About the book

Gender equality is often seen as a hallmark of the Nordic countries. This book explores this notion by examining the meanings of gender that underpin policies in the Scandinavian welfare states, historically and today. The book focuses on three Scandinavian countries - Denmark, Norway and Sweden - and explores the policy reforms that have occurred relating to family and care. Beginning with the radical marriage reform carried through in all three countries in the early decades of the 20th centur...Show more

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9781847424655

Publisher

Policy Press

Published year

2009

Language

English

Original title

Gender Equality and Welfare Politics in Scandinavia

Format

Paperback

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