Multiculturalism and nationalism in Finland by Pasi Saukkonen
DiscussionsMulticulturalism and nationalism in Finlandby Pasi Saukkonen IntroductionAll societies are diverse, and one of the tasks of the state is to organize this heterogeneity. In this essay, I will analyze the last 200 years of the history of Finland from the point of view of managing ethnic, linguistic and cultural plurality. The story starts from the nation-building process in the 19th century and it ends with a discussion about contemporary and future challenges in finding the right balance between rights…
