Sociology
Objectives
- Sweden is a ridge away from Denmark, yet seemingly a world apart on matters of immigration. This study tour will present you with a comparative framework to gain insight into the cultural, social, and political aspects of Sweden's approach to immigration.
Previous Activities Have Included
- Meeting with volunteer peace makers and “guardians” in an immigrant “ghetto” neighborhood.
- Lecture by researcher on ethnic minorities and women.
- Boating and Kayaking at Varberg Nature Reserve.
- Visit to the Museum of World Culture in Göteborg.
Description
Denmark and Sweden are both homogeneous welfare states with similar backgrounds. When it comes to dealing with immigration and integration, however, they are like night and day. This tour to Southern Sweden will give you a comparative perspective on these aspects of cultural conflicts in Denmark. The tour will consist of a mixture of first-hand experiences and inputs from people professionally or politically involved in the field, as well as from reflections of a more academic nature.
Also, there will be some pertinent cultural visits for you that will help you gain a deeper understanding of Swedish mentality and culture. Finally, we will take some time to reflect and talk about our experiences on the tour. This will also enable us to get to know each other here early on in the semester.
