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rk of childcare centres, oldage homes, and inhome assistance for the severely ill and the elderly.11. A traditionally strong emphasis on full employment as a goal in itself, and as a prerequisite for generating the necessary economic resources for the general welfare state.12. Strong popular support. Such issues as children39。 all residents are entitled to the best available medical services, irrespective of ine, social status or other personal characteristics. This contrasts with most other European countries, where entitlement is conditional on successful participation in the labour market. 7. An advanced level of gender equality, especially as a result of legislation since the 1970s。 in the ., the figure is 45 percent. 4. The organization of social insurance within coordinated national systems which have overall responsibility for basic pensions, sickleave benefits, child allowances and health services.5. A paratively high level of trust between citizens and governments. Nordic societies are more statefriendly than other European societies.6. Comprehensive, or universal, social insurance systems which cover entire populations or subgroups. For example: every resident is entitled to a basic oldage pension upon attaining retirement age, even in the absence of any history of gainful employment。s insurance was already wellestablished at the turn of the century.The Nordic model 1. A greater degree of active state involvement than in other countries. For example, the state guarantees basic pensions and free or heavily subsidized health services for all residents, although the delivery of such services is usually administered by provincial or local governments.2. By int