Sweden was the first country in the world to introduce parental leave for both mothers and fathers in 1974, and today parents are offered 480 days of parental leave. The Swedish Institute wants to highlight the effects that Sweden’s parental policy has on gender equality.

These 23 photos offer an insight into the endeavor of parents to more beyond deeply rooted conceptions of gender roles and expectations towards a more equal partnership.

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