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multi-cultural society: What role in a changing world The Sami people are indigenous people in Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Russia in the Kola peninsula. Sapmi, the ancestral homeland of the Sami was split and or partitioned during the Sami colonization, modern state creation and border partitioning of states borders in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia’s north. Majority of the Sami population reside in Norway while slightly over 2,000 Sami live in the Kola Peninsula in Russia. Are Sami people ethnic

The setting of the film is one of the many central characteristics in filming, as it creates, provides and heavily influences the theme, mood and sense of the movie. The Scandinavian region comprises the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden which offers a scenery such as deep dark forest, silent landscapes, freezing and challenging waters, long and chilly winters and midnight sun. These create a perfect setting for the three Scandinavian films: Insomnia (1997), Let the Right One In (2008), and

A Doll’s House is a famous three act play based in the mid/late 1800s. Written by author Henrik Ibsen, the play focused on the changing times for women of Norway (Ibsen, H, 1992). Throughout the play the typical early 1800s Norwegian family is described - one where the husband is dominant in all aspects, and the wife merely follows his requests and tends to the children (M., M., M., & A., n.d.). From the beginning of the play to the end, main character Nora gradually hints toward being so unhappy

settlement in Greenland after he was exiled from Iceland. Leif Erikson's story was recorded in several different sagas, but the accounts they give are so different it is impossible to be certain of the details of his life. He is thought to have visited Norway in around 1000 where he was converted to Christianity by Olaf I, who sent him back to Greenland to convert the settlers there. In one story, on his voyage to Greenland he sailed off-course and arrived in a place he called 'Vinland', because of the

His mother-in-law Magdalene Thoresen, was an influence for the majority of his work, Thoreson was a leader of the feminist movement in Norway. Lady from the Sea was written while on a vacation in Sæby, that's off the coast of Denmark accompanied by his wife, Susannah, and his mother-in-law. The play is based off of a woman’s unhappiness towards a man, which resembles Magdalene Thoresen

Viking would name a green island Iceland. His name is Flóki, this Scandinavian man failed at living in Iceland, and as Flóki disembarked he gave Iceland it’s unfortunate name (Iceland). We jump to the inevitable in 1264, Iceland has become part of Norway and joined their society have conjoined (Iceland). However

Nineteenth century Europe is significant for the incorporation of philosophical thinking from the Enlightenment in politics. In the early nineteenth century, Norway was experiencing a large economic boom from advancements in technology and exports. Liberalization began within the economic and political systems, sparking social and cultural reform. Also, the rights of women, specifically unmarried women were strengthened to improve their social status. In years prior, it was believed that in order

transformation of its social and cultural values (Rabi 27). In modern times, it would be difficult, especially in advanced countries to find the entrenched patriarchal societies as found in the A Doll’s House, a family living in the late 19th century. Set in Norway, this play depicts a middle class family that not only enjoys a good background, but one that understands the limits placed on them by society. In spite of the entrenched social and cultural norms of that era, the desire for financial freedom pushes

self; Torvald on the other hand is the leader of this relationship demonstrating his power through his strictness. In 19th century Norway, societal norms and the lack of equality in them were a main focus within a 19th century Norway drama. In the play A Doll's House, Henrik Ibsen uses gender roles, imagery, and symbolism to focus on the issues of 19th century Norway in order to captivate the reader’s about the

Scandinavian raiders of the Viking Age were some of the most fierce maritime warriors in history. The Vikings roamed the seas between the early ninth century and the early eleventh century. They were from the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It is believed that the Vikings “...were probably prompted to undertake their raids by a combination of factors ranging from overpopulation at home to the relative helplessness of victims abroad” (“Viking (people)”). During their raids