Year: 2016
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: This chapter discusses three potential challenges for the Nordic welfare model caused by increased migration: (1) the Nordic model depends on high employment rates, but has features that make it particularly difficult to achieve high employment rates among immigrants, (2) public support for comprehensive welfare states can only be sustained in culturally and ethnically homogeneous societies, (3) the emphasis on gender equality and female employment may create extra tension when facing families from more traditional cultures.The issues are discussed in turn, and it is argued that while each of these may be challenges, there is no body of evidence to suggest that the Nordic countries are more vulnerable than other industrialised countries facing immigration.It is suggested that the emphasis on education and activation, general support for female employment, and transparent welfare institutions may be unique strengths that offset any particular challenges immigration poses for the Nordic welfare states.
Source: BIBSYS Brage (BIBSYS (Norway))
Author: Anne Skevik Grødem
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2756607919