The Swedish Gender Equality Agency has released a new report revealing Swedes' attitudes toward gender equality. According to the report, 95 percent of respondents believe gender equality contributes to a better society. However, there is a significant gap in perceptions about whether Sweden has achieved full equality, with only 5 percent of women and 15 percent of men believing Sweden is completely gender equal today.
A related development shows declining interest in feminism among young Swedes. According to a study from Ungdomsbarometern, the proportion of young people identifying as feminists has dropped from 34 percent in 2018 to 24 percent in 2024. This trend is particularly notable among young men, according to Alma Persson, associate professor at Linköping University's Tema Genus department.
This trend is particularly notable among young men
Despite the strong overall support for gender equality principles, the report indicates that traditional gender roles are gaining stronger foothold among younger generations. Young people interviewed expressed support for gender equality but distanced themselves from what they described as 'radical feminism.'