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2016-10-06

Norm Criticism

Norm criticism implies a focus on power, and on recognising and questioning the norms that determine people’s perceptions of what is ‘normal’ and therefore desirable. When certain features and traits are promoted as ‘normal’, those who possess them are given...

Fact Theory
By: Include Gender
2014-02-13

Sweden’s gender equality policy

‘The aim of the Government’s gender equality policy is, on the one hand, to combat and change systems that preserve the gender-based distribution of power and resources at societal level, and on the other, to create the conditions for women and men to enjoy the same...

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By: Include Gender
2014-02-12

Gender Glossary

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By: Include Gender
2014-02-06

Queer and Heteronormativity

Queer theory provides tools for questioning concepts that are seen as truth in society, such as what is natural, irrespective of whether they involve sexuality, gender or some other form of normality. The term ‘queer’ can denote many concepts: everything from...

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Intersectionality

In Sweden, the concept has become widely used in the political debate and academic research on discrimination related to gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability and age. An important point of departure in intersectional analysis is that people’s experiences,...

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Gender Systems

Yvonne Hirdman, professor in history, introduced the concepts of gender and gender systems in Sweden (SOU 1990: 4). According to Hirdman, each society creates and maintains a system where women and men are assigned different tasks, roles and positions. Gender systems...

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Gender Mainstreaming

In brief, Gender Mainstreaming means that a gender equality perspective is integrated into every stage of an activity, including decision-making, planning and policy implementation. Gender Mainstreaming has been the Swedish Government’s overarching strategy for...

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Gender Equality

However, similar to all the other concepts, gender equality can be used in different ways and can convey different meanings. Gender equality might mean that women and men should be treated equally, or differently. For example, it may imply that women and men should be...

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