 A term that appeared in the debates and has since become popularised is ‘Swedish Model’ or "Den Svenska Modellen", a term long used to describe foreigner's perception of the Swedish way of doing things, and in particular the paternalist welfare state that arose in the 1930s.Out of context, this has become the most commonly used term to describe criminalising purchase in subsequent debates around the world.The Swedish Government states that the reason behind this legislation is the importance to society of fighting prostitution.