Study reveals that anti-Semitic prejudices are widespread in Sweden
15 March 2006
March 15, 2006
A study conducted by the Forum Living History (FLH) has revealed that many Swedes harbor anti-Semitic prejudice. One in four Swedish citizens believe that Jews have too much influence over the world's economy while 15 per cent agree with the claim that Jews "exert too much power". The study concludes that five per cent of Swedes were "strongly and consequently anti-Semitic" while over one third at least in part rejected Jews. Helen Lööw, the FLH director, said since World War II there was a tradition in the Scandinavian country to play down and minimize anti-Semitism in Sweden's society. According to one of its authors, the study also showed although anti-Semitic prejudice was less strong among higher educated persons, one third of those harboring such sentiments had received an academic education. Sweden's Jewish community counts around 20,000 members. Its president, Lena Posner Körösi, said she was surprised of the results of the study although anti-Semitic prejudices were "daily fare" for Sweden's Jews.
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