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Here you can find articles on Nordic society, culture and history that are written by researchers and requested by young people from across the Nordic region. More will be added in the coming months — follow us on Instagram to keep up to date.

28 June 2023 - Helle Strandgaard Jensen

A comparison between the Nordic countries’ and the USA’s approach to the TV programme Sesame Street from 1960-1990.

12 May 2023 - Alexandra R. Kratschmer

Danish political banner and stigma word during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Danish parliament "Christiansborg" viewed from a frog-eyed perspective with a blue sky in the background.

12 May 2023 - Jesper Vestermark Køber

Nordic conceptions of democracy are challenged and change over time.

12 May 2023 - Nicola Witcombe

Ethnic and racial studies shed light on race in the Nordics, with a focus on Sweden.

12 May 2023 - Anders Widfeldt

An overview of right-wing parties and political polarisation in the Nordic countries in the twenty-first century.

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Children’s Broadcasting in the Nordic Region, 1960-1990

Samfundssind / Community-mindedness

Democracy in the Scandinavian 1990s

Racial Colorblindness in the Nordic Region

Populism and the Growth of the Radical Right in the Nordic countries