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11 - An Overview of the Swedish Educational System with a Focus on Women in Computer Science

Looking Back to Learn for the Future

from Part III - Cultural Perspectives from the United States and Europe

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 October 2019

By
Sinna Lindquist  and
Ingrid Melinder
Edited by
Carol Frieze  and
Jeria L. Quesenberry
Carol Frieze
Affiliation:
Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
Jeria L. Quesenberry
Affiliation:
Carnegie Mellon University, Pennsylvania
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Summary

Sweden is one of the most equal countries in the world and has been for several years (World Economic Forum, 2017; Swedish Institute, 2018). The ranking shows equality on a societal level, but in certain areas gender imbalance persists, for example, in education (Statistics Sweden, 2016). Education in Sweden, including postsecondary education, is free of charge for citizens of the European Union. Government financial contributions and favorable student loans are offered, as long as the study progress is satisfactory. Acceptance to study programs is based on grades from previous education, and in educational programs where practical skills are of importance such as art, design, and music, acceptance is also based on assessment of ability.

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Cracking the Digital Ceiling
Women in Computing around the World
 , pp. 203 - 228
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2019

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