Lars Tragardh, a Swedish historian, has been appointed to lead the development of Sweden's new cultural canon aimed at integrating immigrants. After returning to Sweden from the U.S., Tragardh's controversial views challenge traditional ideas of Swedish identity, reflecting on his ambivalence towards it. His key argument is that understanding Swedish culture and its unwritten societal rules is crucial for immigrants to thrive in a diverse society. Tragardh emphasizes that having a roadmap is essential for both expats and refugees to successfully navigate their new home.
"We have a lot of people today that are foreign-born in Sweden, ranging from expats to refugee migrants who are in a more difficult position. Everybody needs to understand this country to survive."
"I fled Sweden when I was 17, so how much more ambivalent can you get? Sweden is a really extreme society, and in an interesting way, right?"
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