Modern Fatherhood: Swedish Family Policies

In this episode, we look at Sweden's progressive family policies, which are renowned for promoting gender equality and supporting work-life balance. We'll look at the extensive parental leave system, which gives parents 480 days of shared paid leave, and how the 'daddy quota' ensures that fathers are actively involved in raising their children.Our guest is Roger Klinth, President of Marie Cederschiöld University. As a historian specialising in Swedish family policy with a special focus on fatherhood, he knows all about Sweden's historical struggle for gender equality and how the political arguments were formulated for reforming both labour market and the family’s dynamics, with better conditions for both women and men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

Stockholm is a State of Minds - The only podcast you need to become Swed... ishEach year brilliant minds from all over the world move to Stockholm – for work at universities, companies, and other organisations, for university studies, as accompanying partner, for love, or for refuge. Brilliant minds, who want to settle down, find a job, get to know the culture and understand society. This podcast is for you.Join hosts Maria and Philip for casual conversations exploring key topics commonly discussed over coffee breaks and meals as well as pivotal events that have shaped Swedish society for generations – helping peel back cultural layers and fast track the transition to your new home. And they will bring along guests – interesting people offering their own insights from deep knowledge in different fields.Behind the podcast is Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN), a non-profit network for partners and spouses of international talent in Stockholm. SDCN supports expat partners with professional events, career-related advice and by building a social network in their new hometown. Stockholm Dual Career Network is founded and run by Stockholms Akademiska Forum, a collaboration between all 18 higher education institutions in Stockholm along with the City of Stockholm.Reach out on Instagram @stockholmdualcareernetwork or LinkedIn @Stockholm Dual Career Network (SDCN) and ask your own questions. In a following episode we might even bring an expert who can tell us all about it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.