folkmassa
Folkmassa is a term used primarily in Swedish to refer to a large group of people gathered in a public place. It can describe crowds at political rallies, concerts, sports events, protests, or casual street crowds. The term emphasizes the size and mass character of the group rather than any individual.
Etymology and usage: Folkmassa combines folk meaning people or populace and massa meaning mass. It is generally
Dynamics and behavior: Crowds are dynamic social aggregates whose behavior can differ from that of individuals.
Planning and safety: Managing folkmassor involves capacity planning, crowd flow analysis, risk assessment, and emergency procedures.
See also: Crowding, crowd dynamics, mass gathering, crowd safety, protest.