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03/25/2008: "Swedish feminists discover neoconservatism"

The modern feminist movement has clear left wing tendencies, with many feminists assuming that market economies are built upon structures that oppress women.

But is this necessarily true? One could make the argument that market economies actually create opportunities for women, while public monopolies within welfare systems limit women's careers.

Feminist intellectuals in Sweden have become rather influential. Their ideas are supported by the state and incorporated within all levels of public education and research. However, although suggestions such as a "man tax" have been brought forward, feminist ideas have in many cases not been translated into public policy.

[ It's no surprise if careerists prefer the free market to socialism. ]

http://www.thelocal.se/10572/20080318/