kaksoisvapautus
Kaksoisvapautus, meaning “double emancipation,” is a concept used in Finnish political and social discourse to describe the achievement of freedom or autonomy in two interconnected dimensions within a single strategic project. The term emphasizes that political independence or civil rights alone may be insufficient if social, economic, or cultural constraints remain in place, and conversely that improvements in one dimension may be hollow without progress in the other.
Common pairings in discussions of kaksoisvapautus include national or political liberation together with economic justice, or
The concept is not tied to a single doctrine and its interpretation varies by author and context.
Critics warn that pursuing dual tracks can complicate policymaking, lead to trade-offs, or dilute attention to
See also: emancipation, national liberation, feminism, social justice, human rights.