Articles
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2019.02.15 | Article, John Logue, Labour markets, Democracy
Labour markets in the Nordics
National labour markets in the Nordic countries reflect trade union and Social Democratic principles of full employment and solidarity, while conforming to the conditions of capitalist market economies. They combine high levels of labour force participation with excellent systems of unemployment compensation. Throughout the region there is now a…
2019.02.11 | Article, Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Culture
Racism in the Nordic countries
Despite the fact that the Nordic countries were champions of racial equality in apartheid South Africa, and have always been quick to condemn racist transgressions elsewhere, racial prejudices are still practised among their own populations.
2019.02.11 | Article, Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism in the Nordic countries
The term multiculturalism is treacherously ambiguous. Sometimes it refers to the mere fact of cultural diversity, but usually it means a degree of respect and political recognition of cultural difference within a polity, in other words a kind of ideological stance.
2019.02.08 | Article, Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Education, Culture
Social sciences and the Nordics
Because of the emphasis on social planning and the strong state prevalent in the Nordic region throughout the twentieth century, the social sciences have enjoyed a privileged position in the Nordics.
2019.02.08 | Article, Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Minorities, Multiculturalism
Minority languages in the Nordics
Linguistic minorities have existed for centuries, such as the Finns and Sami in Sweden. Since 1960s minority languages have often been associated with immigration. Since 2000 and even before, policies with regard to minority languages have ranged from assimilation on the one hand, where the majority language is a necessity, to multicultural…
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2019.02.07 | Article, Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Minorities, Multiculturalism
Ethnic minorities in the Nordic countries
A minority is a clearly distinguishable group or category of people who comprise less than half of a national population. Minorities in the Nordic region include the indigenous people the Sami, national minorities, such as Germans in Southern Denmark, immigrants from other Nordic and neighbouring countries as well as further afield, and other…
2019.02.07 | Article, Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Education, Culture
Anthropology and the Nordic countries
Anthropological studies contribute new knowledge on Nordic societies and simultaneously offer fresh perspectives on them.
2019.01.16 | Article, Nicola Witcombe, Public policy, Multiculturalism
Compulsory childcare in socially marginalised areas in Denmark
In Denmark, according to a law passed in December 2018, parents who live in certain areas designated by the government (dubbed 'ghettos') have to send their children from the age of one to nursery as part of an effort to increase integration. The initiative illustrates several important aspects of a Nordic state-run nursery system and Nordic…