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The notion of (gender) equality has a unique position in Norwegian and Nordic self-image. Today "we" regard ourselves as world champions in gender equality, and at the same time "we" position (non western) immigrants and descendants outside the limits of this ideal. Knowledge based societies need scientific research deconstructing claims of truth that positions "us" as best and concurrently locks "the other" out from the category "Norwegian". The article argues that certain ways of understandings of history may contribute to make the gender equal self-image look true. I argue against taking the logic of history as progression as point of departure. The main example is a political discussion from 1981 in Norway when the Children's Act was passed to replace two separate laws for children born in or out of wedlock (from 1915 and 1956). Politicians discussed the common law as an end of 70 years of struggle for equality among children despite of the status of wedlock, simultaneously as the discussion presents Norwegianness as always already pervaded by ideals of equalization. By applying genealogy I show that the law from 1981 is better understood as results of the struggles during the 1960s and 1970s against patriarchal norms undermining the idea of children as illegitimate. New claims of truth about illegitimate children had gained foothold in society and among politicians.

The notion of (gender) equality has a unique position in Norwegian and Nordic self-image. Today âweâ regard ourselves as world champions in gender equality, and at the same time âweâ position (non western) immigrants and descendants outside the limits of this ideal. Knowledge based societies need scientific research deconstructing claims of truth that positions âusâ as best and concurrently locks âthe otherâ out from the category âNorwegianâ. The article argues that certain ways of understandings of history may contribute to make the gender equal self-image look true. I argue against taking the logic of history as progression as point of departure. The main example is a political discussion from 1981 in Norway when the Childrenâs Act was passed to replace two separate laws for children born in or out of wedlock (from 1915 and 1956). Â Politicians discussed the common law as an end of 70 years of struggle for equality among children despite of the status of wedlock, simultaneously as the discussion presents Norwegianness as always already pervaded by ideals of equalization. By applying genealogy I show that the law from 1981 is better understood as results of the struggles during the 1960s and 1970s against patriarchal norms undermining the idea of children as illegitimate. New claims of truth about illegitimate children had gained foothold in society and among politicians. ; publishedVersion ; Open Access CC-BY-SA

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Gender equality is often seen as a hallmark of the Nordic countries. This book explores this notion by examining the meanings of gender that underpin policies in the Scandinavian welfare states, historically and today. The book focuses on three Scandinavian countries - Denmark, Norway and Sweden - and explores the policy reforms that have occurred relating to family and care. Beginning with the radical marriage reform carried through in all the three countries in the early decades of the 20th century, the book progresses to explore contemporary challenges to the traditional model of equality, including equal rights for fathers, multiculturalism and a critical young generation. The book focuses on differences as well as similarities between the countries and discusses the relevance of talking about a Nordic model. Stressing the importance of viewing the concept of equality in its historical context, the book critically investigates and discusses the Scandinavian 'success story' portrayed in normative political theory and presents an historical analysis of the development of gendered citizenship rights. It will be a valuable collection for researchers, lecturers and graduate students who work with historical and contemporary studies on welfare state and gender models from different disciplinary or interdisciplinary perspectives