Discrimination against the Sami in Sweden. Outline of the problem Cover Image

Dyskryminacja Saamów w Szwecji. Zarys problemu
Discrimination against the Sami in Sweden. Outline of the problem

Author(s): Zuzanna Kozieł
Subject(s): Inter-Ethnic Relations, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Uniwersytet Gdański
Keywords: Sami; discrimination; indigenous people; racism; ILO Convention C169

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to analyze diff erent aspects of discrimination against the Sami in Swe-den. The article describes how the rights of the Sami were curtailed in the past and how the Sami questions are handled today. The study shows the causes of discrimin ating politics and the effects of discrimination (which are oft en still visible). The article explores whether the Sami in Sweden are still being discriminated. I also describe the rights of the Sami both as the indigenous people and as the minority in Sweden.

  • Issue Year: 21/2017
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 189-200
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish