Anti-racism part 4: History of racism in Finland

In part four, Senior Planning Officer and Doctor of Social Sciences Marko Stenroos presents the history of racism in Finland. The idea of Finland as a country with a single language, culture, or ethnicity is a myth, because in reality, Finland has been a diverse country for centuries. Moreover, the linguistic and cultural minorities in Finland have endured racism and discrimination for centuries. To promote equality, it is important to break down the Finnish myth and the white standard. The dismantling of the Finnish myth has an essential impact on the restructuring of social structures, and it also reduces structural racism in the society. Enabling social inclusion is one of the most crucial anti-racist efforts.