fremmedkultur
Fremmedkultur is a term used in Norwegian and Danish discourse to refer to cultures perceived as foreign to the majority society. The word is a compound of fremmed (foreign) and kultur (culture) and is often deployed in debates about immigration, integration, and social cohesion. In practice, it may refer to the cultural practices, values, religions, or social norms associated with migrant communities.
The term is descriptive in some contexts but more commonly carries evaluative or normative undertones. It can
Discussions about fremmedkultur intersect with broader debates on multiculturalism, secularism, education, and language policy. Supporters of
See also: multiculturalism, integration, assimilation, othering, xenophobia. Note: The term’s usage is context-dependent and can be