Challenging the Myth of Gender Equality in Sweden

Sweden is often considered one of the most genderequal countries in the world and held up as a model to follow, but the reality is more complex. This is the first book to explode the myth of Swedish gender equality, both offering a new perspective for an international audience, and suggesting how equality might be rethought more generally. While the authors argue that the genderequality mantra in Sweden has led to a society with increased opportunities for some, they also assert that the dominant norm of gender equality has become nationalistic and builds upon heteronormative and racial principles. Examining the changing meanings and parameters of gender equality against the country's socialdemocratic tradition and in the light of contemporary neoliberal ideologies, the book constitutes an urgent contribution to the debates about genderequality policies and politics.