Sweden is well known for its gender equality; not only in schools, but in the workplace and in the general public. Men and women have to share power because it leads to a more "democratic society". The country is extremely diverse due to its belief of total acceptance.
In Sweden, titles are not utilized; everyone is addressed by their first name to cut out "social hierarchies". Both parents get 480 days of paid leave per child; Fathers are expected to play large roles in children's lives and recieve ten extra days. Sweden has a high tolerance for race, religion, and sexual preference.
Due to the high tolerance in Sweden, everyone is educated. Immigrants are educated on Swedish language and culture, so that they better understand, and enjoy the country. There are a large number of international students in Swedish institutes. These students claim that Swedish education rivals Europe, and even the United States.
Disabilities do not limit an individual to education; the graduation rates among disabled students is higher than students without disabilities.
Over half of the population (60%) of undergraduate students are women. Since 45% of the 349 Swedish Parliament are women, laws against degrading women are popular and unique.
Sweden was the first country to make domestic rape illegal.
Prostitution is not illegal, however the purchase of sex is. Offenders are fined and often times imprisoned for up to six months. This backwards law is explained: "We don't have a problem with prostitutes, we have a problem with men buying sex.". Human trafficking is closely related to the prostitution issue in Sweden. 400-600 Women and children annually are victims of human trafficking. One third of those individuals are trafficked into Sweden from Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and Russia.
In Sweden, titles are not utilized; everyone is addressed by their first name to cut out "social hierarchies". Both parents get 480 days of paid leave per child; Fathers are expected to play large roles in children's lives and recieve ten extra days. Sweden has a high tolerance for race, religion, and sexual preference.
Due to the high tolerance in Sweden, everyone is educated. Immigrants are educated on Swedish language and culture, so that they better understand, and enjoy the country. There are a large number of international students in Swedish institutes. These students claim that Swedish education rivals Europe, and even the United States.
Disabilities do not limit an individual to education; the graduation rates among disabled students is higher than students without disabilities.
Over half of the population (60%) of undergraduate students are women. Since 45% of the 349 Swedish Parliament are women, laws against degrading women are popular and unique.
Sweden was the first country to make domestic rape illegal.
Prostitution is not illegal, however the purchase of sex is. Offenders are fined and often times imprisoned for up to six months. This backwards law is explained: "We don't have a problem with prostitutes, we have a problem with men buying sex.". Human trafficking is closely related to the prostitution issue in Sweden. 400-600 Women and children annually are victims of human trafficking. One third of those individuals are trafficked into Sweden from Eastern Europe, the Baltics, and Russia.