Felleskap
Fellesskap, commonly written fellesskap in Norwegian, refers to the sense of belonging and the social bonds that connect people within a group. It describes shared norms, mutual obligations, and the feeling of being part of a larger whole, arising in families, neighborhoods, religious communities, voluntary associations, workplaces, and online networks. The term captures both interpersonal connections and the perceived unity or solidarity of a group.
The concept emphasizes common goods and collective responsibility more than mere coexistence. It is built through
In sociological and political thought, fellesskap relates to ideas of social cohesion and civil society. It
Challenges to fellesskap include diversity and pluralism, balancing collective belonging with individual rights, and preventing exclusion