Worse life chances for children in vulnerable areas
Sweden's vulnerable areas suffer from a "permanent" vulnerability that negatively affects children's life chances. This is shown in a report recently presented on SVT Forum by Susan Niknami, researcher at the Institute for Social Research (SOFI).
The results show significant differences in socio-economic conditions, which have remained largely unchanged over time. Vulnerable areas are described as suffering from a "permanent" vulnerability that has neither improved nor worsened in the past ten years. Growing up in these areas can also negatively impact children's life chances.
The report was developed by SOFI researcher Susan Niknami, along with Hans Grönqvist, professor of economics at Linnaeus University, and Torsten Santavirta, researcher in economics at the Institute for Housing and Urban Research at Uppsala University.
The researchers present several proposals to improve children's life chances and reduce vulnerability, including facilitating families' ability to change residential areas, investments in the labor market and education, and increased presence of local police officers.
On June 19, Susan Niknami participated in SVT Forum, where she presented the report with Hans Grönqvist.
Watch the seminar on SVT Forum
Last updated: June 27, 2023
Source: SOFI