motståndgenom
Motståndgenom is a neologism in Swedish used to describe a form of political or social resistance in which opposition is manifested not by overt confrontation but by actions that permeate the functioning of power structures. It emphasizes operating through processes, systems, or institutions to exert pressure rather than engaging in direct clashes.
The term is a compound of motstånd (resistance) and genom (through, via). It is typically used metaphorically
Principles of motståndgenom include nonviolent, noncooperative strategies such as administrative slowdowns, selective participation, refusal to comply
In theoretical discussions, motståndgenom is often framed as a form of resistance that leverages the everyday
See also: civil disobedience, nonviolent resistance, social movements, political strategy.