The Law of Jante: A Blessing or a Curse to Scandinavian Social Culture? | Lovisa Bergdahl | TEDxSSE

Explore the intriguing concept of the Law of Jante in this thought-provoking TED Talk. Delve into whether this cultural phenomenon is a blessing or a curse for Scandinavian society. Uncover the societal implications and deep-rooted values associated with the Law of Jante. Join the discussion and gain a fresh perspective on this unique aspect of Scandinavian culture. Lovisa is an undergraduate student at SSE, currently working on her thesis and expecting to graduate this spring. During her time here, she has engaged with a variety of projects and committees, the most prominent SASSE role being that of President of the Education Committee. Other memorable endeavors are working on SSE's CIVICA Management Team, as well as receiving the Gun and Einar Larsson Scholarship to create and execute an entrepreneurship training program in Ghana—all of which, together with studying abroad before enrolling at SSE and a love for traveling, have mounted to form her interest in culture, psychology, and the combination therebetween. As such, she intends and would love to pursue an academic career within the field of social psychology, starting with the scrutiny of the trademark Scandinavian social construct: the Law of Jante. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx