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Domesticated Swedes Make Best Husbands

Brits, Americans land in top 5 on 'egalitarian index'; Aussies last

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(Newser) – Swedish men make the best husbands, while Australian men, preferring beer and sports over housework, rank lowest on an “egalitarian index” outlined in a study of 12 developed nations. Domestic roles carry less stigma in egalitarian societies, one researcher tells the Telegraph, “so the likelihood of forming a harmonious household becomes greater.” Norwegian males took second, Britons third and Americans fourth.

The full list:

  1. Sweden
  2. Norway
  3. Great Britain
  4. US
  5. Northern Ireland
  6. Netherlands
  7. Ireland
  8. Spain
  9. New Zealand
  10. Japan
  11. Germany
  12. Austria
  13. Australia

Swedes and Norwegians were 1-2 on the list.
Swedes and Norwegians were 1-2 on the list.   (Wikimedia Commons)
Swedish men look more attractive to partners because they're willing to pull their own weight around the house.
Swedish men look more attractive to partners because they're willing to pull their own weight around the house.   (Wikimedia Commons)
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This study shows that in egalitarian countries there is less social stigma attached to men doing what was traditionally women's work. - Almudena Seville-Sanz,
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lasty58
Aug 3, 09 6:48 PM CDT
Wait, so if i move to Australia i don't have to do housework? Sweet! Reply
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Derni
Aug 3, 09 7:14 PM CDT
I have to find me a swedish guy-but what willmy wife say? Reply
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kokuaguy
Aug 3, 09 7:16 PM CDT
LOL - the 3 of you could "Paint Your Wagon" ; ^)
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Deebles
Aug 3, 09 8:54 PM CDT
Clint Eastwood should never sing. Even that thing at the end of Camino whatever.
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AnnieChrist
Aug 3, 09 7:22 PM CDT
Pox News has already explained why Swedes do better than Americans. It's because they don't marry other species like we do in the USA. Reply
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