Challenges to the human security of elderly Sámi in Finnish and Swedish Lapland
The indigenous Sámi people inhabit the northern parts of Finland and Sweden. They adhere to a traditional way of life and practice a distinct culture connected to their natural surroundings, forming a unique cultural identity. In this chapter, we look into how the concept of human security applies i...
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ftulaplandcdispu:oai:lacris.ulapland.fi:publications/1c837133-36f6-4f9f-aec8-03e12c26f419 2024-02-04T10:04:20+01:00 Challenges to the human security of elderly Sámi in Finnish and Swedish Lapland Begum, Shahnaj Naskali, Päivi Helinä Hossain, Kamrul Petrétei, Anna 2016 https://research.ulapland.fi/fi/publications/1c837133-36f6-4f9f-aec8-03e12c26f419 eng eng Brill Nijhoff https://research.ulapland.fi/fi/publications/1c837133-36f6-4f9f-aec8-03e12c26f419 urn:ISBN:978-90-04-31438-2 info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess Begum , S & Naskali , P H 2016 , Challenges to the human security of elderly Sámi in Finnish and Swedish Lapland . in K Hossain & A Petrétei (eds) , Understanding the many faces of human security : perspectives of northern indigenous peoples . Brill Nijhoff , Leiden Boston , Studies in International Minority and Group Rights , vol. 13 , pp. 211-229 . Sámi elderly cultural identity security threats well-being livelihood practices Finnish and Swedish Lapland /dk/atira/pure/person/fieldofscience2010/5/14/1 name=Sociology /dk/atira/pure/person/fieldofscience2010/5/14/2 name=Social policy bookPart 2016 ftulaplandcdispu 2024-01-11T00:03:21Z The indigenous Sámi people inhabit the northern parts of Finland and Sweden. They adhere to a traditional way of life and practice a distinct culture connected to their natural surroundings, forming a unique cultural identity. In this chapter, we look into how the concept of human security applies in assessing the well-being of elderly Sámi in the region. Climate change and developments such as mining and other industrial activities are causing significant socio-environmental changes that affect elderly Sámi. While both positive and negative impacts can be identified, risks pertaining to health and well-being are prevalent. We analyse these risks in light of data collected in Finnish and Swedish Lapland during the years 2012 and 2014. In particular, we examine the concerns and challenges which elderly Sámi face as regards the economy, environment, food and health. In concluding, we offer some recommendations on how the well-being of elderly Sámi can be promoted in response to the prevailing human security challenges. Book Part Sámi Lapland LaCRIS - University of Lapland Current Research System |
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The indigenous Sámi people inhabit the northern parts of Finland and Sweden. They adhere to a traditional way of life and practice a distinct culture connected to their natural surroundings, forming a unique cultural identity. In this chapter, we look into how the concept of human security applies in assessing the well-being of elderly Sámi in the region. Climate change and developments such as mining and other industrial activities are causing significant socio-environmental changes that affect elderly Sámi. While both positive and negative impacts can be identified, risks pertaining to health and well-being are prevalent. We analyse these risks in light of data collected in Finnish and Swedish Lapland during the years 2012 and 2014. In particular, we examine the concerns and challenges which elderly Sámi face as regards the economy, environment, food and health. In concluding, we offer some recommendations on how the well-being of elderly Sámi can be promoted in response to the prevailing human security challenges. |
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Hossain, Kamrul Petrétei, Anna |
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Begum, Shahnaj Naskali, Päivi Helinä |
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Challenges to the human security of elderly Sámi in Finnish and Swedish Lapland |
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Challenges to the human security of elderly Sámi in Finnish and Swedish Lapland |
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Challenges to the human security of elderly Sámi in Finnish and Swedish Lapland |
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Challenges to the human security of elderly Sámi in Finnish and Swedish Lapland |
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Challenges to the human security of elderly Sámi in Finnish and Swedish Lapland |
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challenges to the human security of elderly sámi in finnish and swedish lapland |
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Brill Nijhoff |
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Sámi Lapland |
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Begum , S & Naskali , P H 2016 , Challenges to the human security of elderly Sámi in Finnish and Swedish Lapland . in K Hossain & A Petrétei (eds) , Understanding the many faces of human security : perspectives of northern indigenous peoples . Brill Nijhoff , Leiden Boston , Studies in International Minority and Group Rights , vol. 13 , pp. 211-229 . |
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