What's the real meaning of lagom?
In this episode of Sweden in Focus Extra, author Lola Akinmade Åkerström talks about why she believes the concept of lagom permeates all aspects of Swedish life.
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Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange for a studio discussion before Lola Akinmade Åkerström gives her insights into the meaning of lagom.
They discuss:
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Why Lola wrote her book, Lagom: The Swedish Art of Living Well
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Where does the word lagom come from?
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How lagom relates to the Law of Jante
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Why Sweden should embrace hyphenated identities
- The pros and cons of lagom living
LISTEN ALSO: Why is Sweden scared to talk about racism?
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Sweden in Focus Extra is a podcast for The Local's Membership+ subscribers.
Sign up now and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday.
Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+
- For signed-in members: Upgrade to Membership+
- For new members: Get Membership+ access
Read more about Membership+ in our help centre
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Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange for a studio discussion before Lola Akinmade Åkerström gives her insights into the meaning of lagom.
They discuss:
-
Why Lola wrote her book, Lagom: The Swedish Art of Living Well
-
Where does the word lagom come from?
-
How lagom relates to the Law of Jante
-
Why Sweden should embrace hyphenated identities
- The pros and cons of lagom living
LISTEN ALSO: Why is Sweden scared to talk about racism?
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