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“Den värsta koloniseringen, det är den mentala” — En kvalitativ studie om samisk aktivism ur ett dekolonialt perspektiv

Berg, Matilda LU (2024) SOCK10 20241
Sociology
Abstract (Swedish)
The green transition in the EU has sharpened the conflict between national interests and the rights of the indigenous people of northern Europe, thereby highlighting the historical and colonial oppression of indigenous peoples. In the Nordic countries, Sápmi risks being exploited in the pursuit of climate strategic purposes, which entails risks for Sami culture and identity. Throughout the years, protests have taken place against the government's extraction projects on Sami land. Against this background, this study raises the question of the implications of Sami activism and in what ways it can constitute a strategy for decolonization and promotion of Sami identity by answering the following questions: How does Sami activism contribute to... (More)
The green transition in the EU has sharpened the conflict between national interests and the rights of the indigenous people of northern Europe, thereby highlighting the historical and colonial oppression of indigenous peoples. In the Nordic countries, Sápmi risks being exploited in the pursuit of climate strategic purposes, which entails risks for Sami culture and identity. Throughout the years, protests have taken place against the government's extraction projects on Sami land. Against this background, this study raises the question of the implications of Sami activism and in what ways it can constitute a strategy for decolonization and promotion of Sami identity by answering the following questions: How does Sami activism contribute to decolonizing processes? How is Sami activism practised? In what ways do Sami activists find that activism contributes to preserving and promoting Sami identity?

The framework of this study is grounded in decolonial theory and further comprehends Touraine’s social movements theory and De Sousa Santo’s theory on sociology of absences. In order to attain Sami perspectives and insights on the subject I have, within the framework, interviewed three Sami persons who are or have been engaged in Sami activism and resistance and additionally an allied activist. Based on a broad definition of activism, the results indicate that Sami activism plays a central role in challenging and redefining power structures by rendering colonial mechanisms visible. Sami activism is distinguished by its resistance to colonial narratives and by its effort to promote Sami identity. (Less)
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author
Berg, Matilda LU
supervisor
organization
course
SOCK10 20241
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Sami activism, Sami resistance, identity, decolonization, colonialism, colonial structures, Sami history, majority society
language
Swedish
id
9177456
date added to LUP
2024-11-06 11:36:06
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2024-11-06 11:36:06
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  abstract     = {{The green transition in the EU has sharpened the conflict between national interests and the rights of the indigenous people of northern Europe, thereby highlighting the historical and colonial oppression of indigenous peoples. In the Nordic countries, Sápmi risks being exploited in the pursuit of climate strategic purposes, which entails risks for Sami culture and identity. Throughout the years, protests have taken place against the government's extraction projects on Sami land. Against this background, this study raises the question of the implications of Sami activism and in what ways it can constitute a strategy for decolonization and promotion of Sami identity by answering the following questions: How does Sami activism contribute to decolonizing processes? How is Sami activism practised? In what ways do Sami activists find that activism contributes to preserving and promoting Sami identity? 

The framework of this study is grounded in decolonial theory and further comprehends Touraine’s social movements theory and De Sousa Santo’s theory on sociology of absences. In order to attain Sami perspectives and insights on the subject I have, within the framework, interviewed three Sami persons who are or have been engaged in Sami activism and resistance and additionally an allied activist. Based on a broad definition of activism, the results indicate that Sami activism plays a central role in challenging and redefining power structures by rendering colonial mechanisms visible. Sami activism is distinguished by its resistance to colonial narratives and by its effort to promote Sami identity.}},
  author       = {{Berg, Matilda}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{“Den värsta koloniseringen, det är den mentala” — En kvalitativ studie om samisk aktivism ur ett dekolonialt perspektiv}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}