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What exactly is Janteloven?
Janteloven (the law of Jante) at its simplest describes the way that all Norwegians (and in fact, other Scandinavians too) behave: putting society ahead of the individual, not boasting about individual accomplishments, and not being jealous of others.
What is Janteloven Denmark?
The Law of Jante (Danish: Janteloven [ˈjæntəˌlɔwˀən, -lɒwˀ-]) is a literary element that has been assumed by some to explain the egalitarian nature of Nordic countries. It characterizes as unworthy and inappropriate any behavior that is not conforming, does things out of the ordinary, or is personally ambitious.
Who wrote Janteloven?
The idea of Janteloven first found its name through the work of Danish-Norwegian author Askel Sandemose in his 1933 book A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks (En Flyktning Krysser Sitt Spor)….
| Rule 1 | Do not to think you are anything special. |
|---|---|
| Rule 10 | Do not to think you can teach us anything. |
What are some examples of the law of Jante?
The 10 rules of Jante Law
- You’re not to think you are anything special.
- You’re not to think you are as good as we are.
- You’re not to think you are smarter than we are.
- You’re not to convince yourself that you are better than we are.
- You’re not to think you know more than we do.
Are all Scandinavians blonde and blue eyes?
Most Scandinavians do have blue or green eyes but most Scandinavians don’t have blond hair. Most have light brown hair like Pewdiepie, which is not considered blond in Scandinavia but is considered blonde in most other parts of the world.
What is Janteloven and why does it matter?
Known as Janteloven in both Danish and Norwegian, Jantelagen in Swedish, Jante laki in Finnish and Jantelögin in Icelandic, this concept illustrates a social code specific to the Nordic region. What is Janteloven? Janteloven’s social code dictates emphasis on collective accomplishments and well-being, and disdains focus on individual achievements.
Janteloven’s social code dictates emphasis on collective accomplishments and well-being, and disdains focus on individual achievements. It is an underlying Scandinavian philosophy principle that applies across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland.
What are the 10 jantelov (Jante Laws)?
The following are the 10 Jantelov (Jante laws): Don’t think that you are special. Don’t think that you are of the same standing as us. Don’t think that you are smarter than us. Don’t fancy yourself as being better than us. Don’t think that you know more than us. Don’t think that you are more important than us.
Is Janteloven the best beer in the world?
An example of the way Danes have both reinforced and poked fun at Janteloven is the popular Carlsberg campaign: “Probably the best beer in the world.” Ironically, the campaign features one of Denmark’s biggest stars, actor Mads Mikkelsen.