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| nameofpractice =Janteloven | |||
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| definition =Set of norms embodied in informal practices that confer negative attitudes towards individuality, individual self-expression and measures of success | |||
| location =Denmark, Norway and Sweden | |||
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[[:Category:Solidarity|Solidarity]] – [[:Category: Normative ambivalence| Normative ambivalence]] – [[:Category: Conformity| Conformity]] – [[:Category: Lock-in effect| Lock-in effect]] – [[:Category: Community lock-in| Community lock-in]] | |||
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[[:Category:Denmark|Denmark]] – [[:Category: Norway| Norway]] – [[:Category: Sweden| Sweden]] – [[:Category: Scandinavia| Scandinavia]] – [[:Category: Europe| Europe]] – [[:Category: EU| EU]] – [[:Category: Norms| Norms]] | |||
| authorofpiece =Morten Jakobsen | |||
| authorinstitution =Alumnus, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London, UK | |||
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<big>'''By Morten Jakobsen, Alumnus, School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London, UK'''</big> | |||
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|style="font-size:1.1em;"|Janteloven is a term that describes a set of norms, which state that ‘one should never try to be more, try to be different, or consider oneself as more valuable than others’ (Bromgard, Trafimow and Linn 2014: 375)<ref>Bromgard, G., D. Trafimow and C. Linn. 2014. ‘Janteloven and the Expression of Pride in Norway and the United States’, The Journal of Social Psychology, 154: 375-378</ref>. These norms are embodied in informal practices that confer negative attitudes towards individuality, individual self-expression and measures of success. These practices can take many forms across a range of social settings. In a business and work environment it may be seen in the condemnation of new ideas and the reluctance to voice those ideas; in a school setting it may pertain to serving the needs of average and low-skilled students, while neglecting the needs of talented students; in public life it may refer to voiced disapproval of material displays of success (Stigsgaard 2005; Lenler and Faber 2008c; Avant and Knutsen 1993-94: 456)<ref>Stigsgaard, L. 2005. ‘Lever janteloven?’, Berlingske Tidende, 3 December</ref><ref>Lelner, J. and K. Fabler. 2008c. ‘Kunstige bryster udløser mest jantelov’, Politiken.dk, June 24, http://politiken.dk/indland/ECE529526/kunstige-bryster-udloeser-mest-jantelov/</ref><ref>Avant G. R. and K. P. Knutsen. 1993-94. ‘Understanding Cultural Differences: Janteloven and Social Conformity in Norway’, ETC: A Review of General Semantics, 50 (4): 449-460</ref>. Common to these examples is the disapproval of individualism, independent thought, and the overall support for a homogenous, egalitarian collectivity. | |||
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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>. | 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>. | ||
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