Why are Swedish women quitting their jobs and sitting at home?

Sweden, known internationally for its gender equality policies, is now at the center of a disruptive social trend: young women are leaving their jobs to become ‘soft girls’ – that is, to adopt a more relaxed lifestyle that includes stopping work and to be financially dependent on their partners, as the BBC reports in a related article. The story of Vilma Larsson 25-year-old Vilma Larsson is a typical case. She quit her job a year ago to become a stay-at-home-girlfriend, and says she’s happier than ever. “My life is calmer. I don’t feel pressure or stress,” he explains. She lives with her partner, who works remotely in finance. While he works, she spends her days at the gym, in coffee shops or cooking. Her partner provides her with a “salary”, giving her the freedom to live without financial worries. Larsson has gained popularity in […]
Source: News Beast

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