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Midwife – a norm-breaking profession for Swedish men

The Swedish labour market is very gender segregated. But some go against the grain. Like the men choosing to become midwives.
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Gender equality definition

”Gender equality means that women and men have the same rights, obligations and opportunities. Gender equality covers all aspects of life. The political concept of gender equality signifies equality between the sexes, and that the genders have equal value.”

Source: Jämställdhetsmyndigheten (in Swedish)

Median salary for midwives

Midwives who work in the regions earned 42,236 Swedish kronor (€3,679) a month before tax in 2022. The amount includes base salary and fixed salary supplements but does not include, for example, on-call supplements.

Source: Vårdförbundet (in Swedish)

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