Swedish Social Democratic Party

The Swedish Social Democratic Party (Sveriges socialdemokratiska arbetareparti, commonly referred to as Socialdemokraterna), is the largest political party in Sweden. The party was founded in 1889, and in 1917 a split occurred when the communists and revolutionaries left to form a separate party.

Ideology

The Social Democratic Party's position is in theory a revision of marxism. In its party program they call their ideology for democratic socialism, or Social Democracy.

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Their intention is to fund a general welfare politic based on solidaric taxes.

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The party is responsible for the Swedish welfare state that was came into existence after World War II. Swedish society as it is generally depicted abroad was a result of this politic.

Related Topics:
Welfare state - World War II

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After economic recessions in the 70's, the party continued to to cover up deficits in the economy by supporting purchases of the Swedish currency and borrowing money abroad. When this stopped working in the early 1990s, the party was blamed for irresponsibility and between 1991-1994 lost its place as governing party of Sweden.

Related Topics:
Swedish currency - 1990s

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Since 1996, the working class profile of the Party has weakened. They have privatized many state companies, such as the phone, postal service and nursing homes, to allow a greater competition. They still claim to be working on behalf of a welfare state however.

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In recent times they have become strong supporters of feminism, equality of all kinds, and in strong opposition to all forms of discrimination and racism.

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