2 • How Sweden Became a Multilingual and Multicultural Country
Abstract
This chapter traces the historical development of Swedish multiculturalism from the post-war period to today. It examines immigration policies, the welfare state, and the emergence of a postmigrant consciousness reflected in public discourse and literature.
Submitted: Dec. 19, 2024 | Accepted: March 21, 2025 | Published Nov. 5, 2025 | Language: en
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