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How Sweden led the way on parental leave

It's been 50 years since the state-funded policy was introduced, designed for couples to share. So how has it been used?

It's been 50 years since Sweden introduced state-funded parental leave, designed for couples to share.

We hear how the pioneering policy has impacted families and businesses - and ask whether Sweden really deserves its reputation for gender equality.

And we meet one of the first dads to take paid parental leave, back in the 1970s.

Produced and presented by Maddy Savage

(Image: A man holding a small child. Credit: Getty Images)

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18 minutes

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Mon 26 Feb 2024 08:32GMT

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  • Mon 26 Feb 2024 08:32GMT

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