Difference between revisions of "Janteloven (Denmark, Norway and Sweden)"

</ref>.<br><br>Critics have vehemently attacked janteloven’s prescription of conformity, pointing to its petty mind-set that only accepts mediocrity. This criticism is especially visible among business leaders and celebrities. One of the most famously outspoken critics of janteloven is Anja Andersen, a successful and controversial former Danish handball coach. Often criticised for her aggressive body language and swearing on the sideline during matches, she was renowned for wearing T-shirts with the words ‘fuck janteloven’ printed in bold capital letters on the front. These T-shirts later became available for public sale, which exemplifies the broader popular critique (Information 2006)<ref>Information. 2006. ‘En dårlig taber er en vinder’, 10 March</ref>.

</ref>.<br><br>Critics have vehemently attacked janteloven’s prescription of conformity, pointing to its petty mind-set that only accepts mediocrity. This criticism is especially visible among business leaders and celebrities. One of the most famously outspoken critics of janteloven is Anja Andersen, a successful and controversial former Danish handball coach. Often criticised for her aggressive body language and swearing on the sideline during matches, she was renowned for wearing T-shirts with the words ‘fuck janteloven’ printed in bold capital letters on the front. These T-shirts later became available for public sale, which exemplifies the broader popular critique (Information 2006)<ref>Information. 2006. ‘En dårlig taber er en vinder’, 10 March</ref>.

Image: Anja Andersen as coach for the Danish handball team Slagelse HF

Image: Anja Andersen as coach for the Danish handball team Slagelse HF