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HUM Briefs

Hum Briefs are articles from the group of researchers associated with the Nordic Humanities Center that are published on Videnskab.dk. The articles are in Danish and only the first lines in English.

That's why you need to keep an eye on whether politicians use the word 'welfare society' rather than 'welfare state'

It may sound like a chore to get into whether politicians say 'welfare society' rather than 'welfare state'. But there are good reasons to keep an eye on the choice of words.

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What does green growth mean? And who came up with it?

It should signal that economic growth and environmental considerations could go hand in hand. But perhaps 'green growth' as a concept is about to be used up as a political mantra.

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History classes should include much more than the great men and women

Counting men and women in history books at the schools, is a good place to start. But history classes in school should also include children, non-whites, climate philosophy, menopause, and psychiatri.

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The 'warm hands' speak out: Anger at the welfare state has taken a new form

It is now not only civil opinion formers, but also its own core troops, who are angry at the Danish welfare state.

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School meals: Should the state lubricate the lunch package?

Free school meals is frequently discussed amongst the Danish politicians. But why is the children's' lunch the most discussed meal in Danish history? A national scheme for school meals, will give the children healthier eating habits, make the joint meal a focal point for learning and pedagogy, and ease pressured parents, says Martin Lidegaard (R).

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