Undoing Homogeneity in the Nordic Region - Migration, Difference and the Politics of Solidarity (Paperback)

The Open Access version of this book, available at https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781315122328, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. This book critically engages with dominant ideas of cultural homogeneity in the Nordic countries and contests the notion of homogeneity as a crucial determinant of social cohesion and societal security. Showing how national identities in the Nordic region have developed historically around notions of cultural and racial homogeneity, it exposes the varied histories of migration and the longstanding presence of ethnic minorities and indigenous people in the region that are ignored in dominant narratives. With attention to the implications of notions of homogeneity for the everyday lives of migrants and racialised minorities in the region, as well as the increasing securitisation of those perceived not to be part of the homogenous nation, this volume provides detailed analyses of how welfare state policies, media, and authorities seek to manage and govern cultural, religious, and racial differences. With studies of national minorities, indigenous people and migrants in the analysis of homogeneity and difference, it sheds light on the agency of minorities and the intertwining of securitisation policies with notions of culture, race, and religion in the government of difference. As such it will appeal to scholars and students in social sciences and humanities with interests in race and ethnicity, migration, postcolonialism, Nordic studies, multiculturalism, citizenship, and belonging.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Studies in Migration and Diaspora
Release date:	March 2021
Editors:	Suvi Keskinen • Mari Toivanen • Unnur Skaptadottir
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	210
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-72778-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Population & demography > Immigration & emigration
LSN:	0-367-72778-1
Barcode:	9780367727789

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