Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1000716 | Research in Social Stratification and Mobility | 2006 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Why have countries like Sweden, Norway, Denmark been somewhat more successful than others in terms of creating conditions that foster equality of opportunity? I argue that there are two characteristics of the social-democratic welfare state that have played a role, namely lower social and economic inequality and family policies aimed at equalizing conditions for children during their formative years. It is clear, however, that inequality of opportunity remains an important part of the social landscape in these societies. This is because it is difficult if not impossible to equalize the cultural and social capital of families through public policy.
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Authors
Annemette Sørensen,