Book contents
- Cracking the Digital Ceiling
- Cracking the Digital Ceiling
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I Global Perspectives
- Part II Regional Perspectives
- Part III Cultural Perspectives from the United States and Europe
- 7 Against All Odds
- 8 Cultures and Context in Tech
- 9 Perspectives of Women with Disabilities in Computing
- 10 An Interview with Dr. Sue Black, OBE, Computer Scientist and Computing Evangelist
- 11 An Overview of the Swedish Educational System with a Focus on Women in Computer Science
- 12 Portugal
- 13 Women in Computing
- Part IV Cultural Perspectives from Asia-Pacific
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Index
- References
11 - An Overview of the Swedish Educational System with a Focus on Women in Computer Science
Looking Back to Learn for the Future
from Part III - Cultural Perspectives from the United States and Europe
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 October 2019
- Cracking the Digital Ceiling
- Cracking the Digital Ceiling
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I Global Perspectives
- Part II Regional Perspectives
- Part III Cultural Perspectives from the United States and Europe
- 7 Against All Odds
- 8 Cultures and Context in Tech
- 9 Perspectives of Women with Disabilities in Computing
- 10 An Interview with Dr. Sue Black, OBE, Computer Scientist and Computing Evangelist
- 11 An Overview of the Swedish Educational System with a Focus on Women in Computer Science
- 12 Portugal
- 13 Women in Computing
- Part IV Cultural Perspectives from Asia-Pacific
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Index
- References
Summary
Sweden is one of the most equal countries in the world and has been for several years (World Economic Forum, 2017; Swedish Institute, 2018). The ranking shows equality on a societal level, but in certain areas gender imbalance persists, for example, in education (Statistics Sweden, 2016). Education in Sweden, including postsecondary education, is free of charge for citizens of the European Union. Government financial contributions and favorable student loans are offered, as long as the study progress is satisfactory. Acceptance to study programs is based on grades from previous education, and in educational programs where practical skills are of importance such as art, design, and music, acceptance is also based on assessment of ability.
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- Cracking the Digital CeilingWomen in Computing around the World, pp. 203 - 228Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2019