Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?
This article examines the growing political gender gap in Sweden, where men and women are increasingly supporting opposing political blocs. It highlights how the far-right Sweden Democrats attract significantly more male voters, while the Social Democrats maintain a strong lead among women.
Why it matters
It illustrates a global trend of gender-based political polarization, challenging the assumption that highly gender-equal societies are immune to such divisions.
Which party Swedes are most likely to back when they go to the polls could depend in part on their gender./Getty Images Which party Swedes are most likely to back when they go to the polls could depend in part on their gender./Getty Images Sweden Analysis Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing? Miranda Bryant in Södertälje As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden Democrats
The framing focuses on a 'backlash' against women and uses emotive language like 'sick backlash' to describe the political shift.
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