Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?
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The article reports that as Sweden's general election approaches, a survey reveals twice as many men as women support the far-right Sweden Democrats. The Social Democrats, led by Sweden's first female prime minister Magdalena Andersson, and the Sweden Democrats, led by Jimmie Åkesson and with neo-Nazi roots, are leading in the polls and expected to jointly capture over 50% of the vote. This growing political gender gap challenges Sweden's reputation for equality and highlights the rise of the far right in the country. The outcome of the election could have significant implications for Swedish politics and social policies.
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The article reports that as Sweden's general election approaches, a survey reveals twice as many men as women support the far-right Sweden Democrats. The Social Democrats, led by Sweden's first female prime minister Magdalena Andersson, and the Sweden Democrats, led by Jimmie Åkesson and with neo-Nazi roots, are leading in the polls and expected to jointly capture over 50% of the vote. This growing political gender gap challenges Sweden's reputation for equality and highlights the rise of the f...
Twice as many men as women support the far-right Sweden Democrats
The Social Democrats have promised smaller school-class sizes, more housing and free dental care for young people.
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Key findings
The Social Democrats have promised smaller school-class sizes, more housing and free dental care for young people.
Opinion- Twice as many men as women support the far-right Sweden Democrats
- Social Democrats led by Magdalena Andersson, Sweden's first female PM
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Loaded language removed<p>As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden Democrats</p><p>One is led by Sweden’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/24/swedens-first-female-prime-minister-resigns-after-less-than-12-hours">first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson</a>, and has promised smaller school-class sizes, more housing and free dental care for young people.
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The Social Democrats have promised smaller school-class sizes, more housing and free dental care for young people.
OpinionIn polls, the Social Democrats and Sweden Democrats are first and second and are expected to scoop up more than 50% of the vote.
PredictionTwice as many men as women support the far-right Sweden Democrats.
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