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Perception of intergenerational inheritance of inequalities in Finland
Perception of intergenerational inheritance of inequalities in Finland

Author(s): Paivi Naumanen, Harri Melin
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Łódzkie Towarzystwo Naukowe

Summary/Abstract: According to several statistical indicators and comparative studies, Finland is currently one of the most equal societies is Europe. The Finnish educational system, health care and social security are universalistic by nature. Income inequalities are small compared with most of the European countries. The share of women in the labour markets is high. The number of female members in the parliament and in the cabinet of ministers is probably the highest in the world. So are there any reasons to worry about inequalities in Finland?

  • Issue Year: 56/2007
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 225-233
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English