Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?
Summary
In Sweden’s upcoming general election, there is a growing difference between how men and women plan to vote. More women support the left-leaning Social Democrats, while more men back the right-leaning Sweden Democrats, a party with far-right roots. This voting gap is the widest seen so far, despite Sweden being known for gender equality.Key Facts
- Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, leads the Social Democrats who focus on education, housing, and free dental care.
- The Sweden Democrats, with a history linked to neo-Nazism, promise lower taxes, better public safety, and making “anti-Swedishness” a hate crime.
- Polls show the Social Democrats and Sweden Democrats are expected to get over half of the votes combined.
- Twice as many men as women support the Sweden Democrats, while 10% more women than men support the Social Democrats.
- If only women voted, the left-wing bloc would win 64% of the vote; if only men voted, right-wing parties would get 51%.
- Research shows men tend to vote for parties favoring lower taxes and less immigration, while women prefer parties supporting welfare, partly because women often care for family members.
- Some voters believe men focus mainly on economic benefits like high salaries and low taxes when choosing their party.
- The centrist Moderates party has less difference in gender support but holds less than 20% of total voter support.
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