2023-12-06

Swedish Institute for Social Research

New Report: Social competence crucial for the modern father role

With increased gender equality in society, expectations of what it means to be a father have also changed. However, the development of family policies and support for fathers has not kept pace. In a new SNS report, two economists highlight how social competence has become an increasingly important factor in the likelihood of becoming a father.

Economy and Society - Theme page Gender and Equality - Theme page

2023-11-29

Swedish Institute for Social Research

SOFI:s Johanna Rickne awarded the Assar Lindbeck Medal 2023

The Assar Lindbeck Medal for 2023 is awarded to Johanna Rickne, professor of economics at the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) at Stockholm University, and Olle Folke, professor of political science at the Department of Political Science, Uppsala University, for their innovative research on gender equality and political economy.

Economy and Society - Theme page Gender and Equality - Theme page

2023-11-27

Swedish Institute for Social Research

Low-income families in Sweden struggle with exclusion

In a recently conducted study, researchers from Stockholm University and Oxford University shed light on how families in Sweden with low income are struggling with the sense of being excluded. Dealing with low income issues both substantial effort and a lot of time, the researchers note.

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