Chapter 10. Indigenous political communication in the Nordic countries
A study of political communication will not be complete without taking into account the differences in experiences regarding the lack of recognition and experiences of oppression between indigenous citizens and citizens belonging to the ethnic majority. This chapter reviews the status of Nordic indi...
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| Format: | Book Part |
| Language: | English |
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Department of Child Welfare and Social Work, The Arctic University of Norway
2021
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:norden:org:diva-7175 https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855299-10 |
| Summary: | A study of political communication will not be complete without taking into account the differences in experiences regarding the lack of recognition and experiences of oppression between indigenous citizens and citizens belonging to the ethnic majority. This chapter reviews the status of Nordic indigenous political communication and compares political institutions, actors, and conditions. Most attention is paid to Sámi political and media institutions in Norway and Sweden, as we have most data available from these settings, although some examples from Finland and Greenland are included, too. The overview shows similarities resulting from colonisation and assimilation, but also major differences between the main institutions, Sámi parliaments, party systems, and media institutions owing to different state policies. In conclusion, we point to the challenges for research on indigenous political communication in the Nordic countries. |
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