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Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life
Sweden - The Singles' Capital Of The World
Sep 1, 2022
Exploring why Sweden, and Stockholm in particular, are considered the best places to be single. They discuss Swedish individualism, the role of culture and politics in solo living, the influence of parental financial support in education, comparing individualism and state support in Sweden and the US, appreciating nature and solitude in urban areas, housing preferences in Sweden, and the involvement of singles in civic engagement.
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- Sweden offers a model for solo living with its high percentage of single person households and cultural focus on individualism and strong social democratic state support.
- Sweden demonstrates a paradoxical combination of intense individualism and a strong social democratic state, enabling personal autonomy and supporting individuals' freedom to pursue less conventional paths and careers.
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Sweden as the Singles Capital
Sweden, especially Stockholm, is considered the singles capital of the world. With a high percentage of single person households compared to other countries, Sweden offers a model for solo living. The trend of living alone is increasing globally due to factors such as longer life spans, immigration, and the rise of women's autonomy. Happy single individuals inspire others to embrace the solo lifestyle, and Sweden's cultural focus on individualism and strong social democratic state support plays a significant role in promoting solo living.
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