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SWEDEN


CONTENTS


This General Survey supersedes the one dated September 1967, copies of which should be destroyed.


A. Introduction

Characteristic traits of society, homogeneity, Sweden—"the conscience of the world"; development with minimum disruptions; industrialization; labor as a political force; labor-management relations; social measures and subservience to state bureaucracy.

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B. Structure and characteristics of the society 3
1. General

Similarities to other Teutonic peoples, respect for authority, influence of geographic isolation and climate, factors making for cooperation.

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2. Lingering class stratification

Traditional egalitarianism, survival of the monarchy, distinctions based on occupations, routes for advancement.

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