A FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE OF THE WELFARE SYSTEM IN SWEDEN

Abstract:

This paper describes and defines what Sweden the welfare state is and the function and vital goals of the welfare, which is to the welfare state reallocates life chances as well as resources it regulates risks stemming from market dependency. Through social insurance that safeguards against market dependency and through financing and delivery of public welfare services the welfare policies change the relation between class, resources and risk. The advanced welfare state Sweden is seen as a progressive paradise when it comes to gender equality by most feminists and even though Sweden has come a long way today regarding elimination of inequalities and injustices it is still not completely equal where both primary data in the form of a survey as well as secondary data review underlines women’s perception of inequity. The purpose of this article will be to look into a feminist perspective of the welfare system in Sweden, if it does treat women and men equal and if there is room for improvements.