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The programme explores relationships between equality and political stability in contemporary Sweden.
The programme explores relationships between equality and political stability in contemporary Sweden.
| Module code and title: | D231, Comparative government and politics |
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| Item code: | D231; 01 |
| First transmission date: | 10-02-1974 |
| Published: | 1974 |
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| Duration: | 00:23:55 |
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| Producer: | Francis Sealey |
| Contributors: | Lennart Andersson; Frank Castles; Alva Myrdal; Lars Tobisson |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Inequality; Politics; Sweden |
| Footage description: | Castles introduces the programme which will look at the nature of Swedish political and social equality. Interview with Alva Myrdal, former Minister without Portfolio, who discusses the equalitarianism of Swedish society. Shots of street with people walking to and fro and schoolchildren. She outlines the tax system, social services etc. During street scenes and a play centre/adventure playground Castles introduces the concept of 'classless consumption' which Myrdal expands. Castles investigates two Swedish Families - the Nordgrens and the Erlandssons - one badly off, one well off. Shots of the two families, their houses, at work etc. The Nordgrens explain what state benefits they receive. Castles continues by investigating the Erlandsson family. Mrs Erlandsson outlines maternity benefits. They also explain why they wanted their own home. Shots of general housing and Erlandsson's house. Castle asks S.A.C.O. union representative Lars Tobisson about middle income groups. General street scenes as Castles discusses unemployment. Holmberg, from the Low Income Commission, discusses some of its findings on unemployment. Castles asks Lennart Andersson on the problems of the low paid, who tend to be scattered through the country. More shots of the Nordgren family and home. Castles reviews the Social Democrats education programme. Myrdal outlines the school structure which the Erlandssons comment on. Holmberg outlines the concept of the 'political poor' - people who don't know their rights. Tobisson discusses S.A.C.O.'s attitude to equalisation and the problems that may cause friction in the society. Holmberg states what he feels is necessary in terms of social planning etc. Shots of Stockholm flats and surrounding countryside. Castles comments on the accepted nature of the equalitarian society in Sweden. Myrdal concludes by outlining the social values of Swedish equalitarianism. Credits. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/71342 |
| Production number: | 00525_2057 |
| Videofinder number: | 96 |
| Available to public: | no |
