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Bookmark or Share- What is Janteloven? The Law of Jante in Scandinavian SocietyFind out more about Janteloven, or the Law of Jante, a Scandinavian cultural marker that dictates how people feel about standing out from the crowd. This article explains the phenomenon across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and Finland.
- Law of Jante - WikipediaThe Law of Jante (YAN-tuh, Danish: Janteloven [ˈjæntəˌlɔwˀən,-lɒwˀ-]) is a code of conduct originating in fiction and now used colloquially to denote a social attitude of disapproval towards expressions of individuality and personal success.
- What Is Jante’s Law? To Understand Scandinavia Look To JantelovenWhat is Jante’s Law? Jante’s Law describes a set of cultural norms common in Nordic countries emphasizing collective well-being and group accomplishments, and disapproval of touting individual victories.
- What is Janteloven (The Law of Jante)? - Working with NorwegiansThe term Janteloven translates to “the law of Jante” and is named after a fictional town called Jante in a novel by Danish author Aksel Sandemose. The concept of Janteloven has both positive and negative aspects. On the one hand, it promotes a sense of community and discourages arrogance or excessive self-promotion.
- What Exactly is Janteloven? Norway's Unspoken Social NormsJanteloven, or the law of Jante, is a set of social codes in Norway that help to explain why Norwegians act the way they do, and why people iN Norway look down on bragging.
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