New book challenges Sweden’s narrative of failed integration
The book, called The New Normal, draws on fieldwork at three workplaces in Sweden, from a department store to an office and a workplace with highly educated employees.
Lyssna: 1112 ENG New book challenges Sweden’s narrative of failed integration NEW
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A new book by researchers at the University of Gothenburg challenges the way integration is discussed in Swedish politics and the media.
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Based on fieldwork at three workplaces, the researchers describe everyday relationships that often cross cultural and ethnic boundaries.
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The authors say their findings don’t mean racism or discrimination have disappeared, but argue that politicians need a broader understanding of integration.
