Complying With Colonialism

'A brilliant exploration of the Nordic states’ major inadequacies in facing social divisions, not least their serious limitations in challenging racism and ethnic discrimination. Using diverse and impressive tools, its contributors not only lay bare these often hidden flaws but also explore the heterogeneity of the Nordic countries in a global context and their often problematic responses to social change.' Keith Pringle, Uppsala University, Sweden and London Metropolitan University, UK 'This collection represents an important contribution to feminist postcolonial studies. In exploring the links between colonial imaginaries and current ethnic exclusion, the authors challenge the notion of Nordic exceptionalism and provide a key to understanding intersecting patterns of oppression in a globalised world. Its publication is most welcome.' Paulina de los Reyes, Uppsala University, Sweden '... the anthology covers a wide range of themes from the different countries, and poses a number of important questions that are seldom raised... It is undoubtedly a daunting task to examine histories of colonialism and how they are played out in present contexts, but the anthology manages to cover a broad spectrum of topics... the anthology convincingly argues not only for the importance of exploring the impact of colonial histories, but also for the need to adapt concepts to specific contexts in which axes of power intersect.' Journal of Ethic and Migration Studies