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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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