Facts and figures 2018 Women and men in Sweden

Facts and figures 2018

Women and men in Sweden

Statistics Sweden 2018

Women and men in Sweden 2018 Facts and figures

Previous publication Fifteen issues of Women and men in Sweden, Facts and figures, have been published since 1984. Producer Statistics Sweden, Population and Economic Welfare SE-701 89 ?rebro Enquiries jamstalldhet@scb.se Statistics Service +46 10 479 50 00

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Printed in Sweden ?tta.45, Stockholm 2018.06

ISBN: 978-91-618-1659-0 URN:NBN:SE:SCB-2018-X10BR1801ENG

Contents

Gender equality

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Population

13

Health and social care

22

Education

33

Time use

43

Parental insurance

46

Gainful employment

52

Wages/salaries

74

Income

82

Crime

88

Influence and power

100

Gender equality

means that women and men have equal power to shape society and their own lives. This implies the same opportunities, rights and obligations in all spheres of life.

Gender equality ? equality In Sweden, gender equality is used to define the relationship between women and men. However, equality is a broader concept. It refers to parity in relations among all individuals and groups in society. Underlying this notion is the belief that all people are of equal value, regardless of sex, ethnic origin, religion or social class.

Gender equality has quantitative as well as qualitative aspects The quantitative aspect implies an equal distribution of women and men in all areas of society, such as education, work, recreation and positions of power. If a group comprises more than 60 percent women, it is womendominated. If men make up more than 60 percent of a group, it is men-dominated. Qualitative gender equality implies that the knowledge, experiences and values of both women and men are given equal weight and are used to enrich and direct all areas of society.

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Swedish gender equality policy The overall objective of gender equality policy is to ensure that women have equal power to shape society and their own lives. On this basis, the Government is working towards six interim goals:

Equal distribution of power and influence Women and men must have the same rights and opportunities to be active citizens and be able to form the terms for decision-making.

Economic equality between women and men Women and men must have the same possibility and terms as regards paid work that provides economic independence throughout their lives.

Equal education Women and men, girls and boys must have the same opportunities and conditions as regard education, choice of education and personal development.

Equal distribution of unpaid care and household work Women and men must have the same responsibility for housework and must have the possibility to provide and receive care on equal terms.

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