stillanleg
Stillanleg refers to an outdated law in Norway, which was enacted in 1677 and repealed in 1849. The law prohibited people from marrying outside of their social class or birth. Individuals were expected to marry within their rank, thereby maintaining the social hierarchy. Those who chose to marry a partner of lower social status could face severe penalties, including having their marriage dissolved and even imprisonment.
The law was a product of a rigid class system, which was prevalent in Norway during the
Stillanleg restricted social mobility and created significant social barriers. Those who did not comply with the
The repeal of stillanleg in 1849 marked a significant milestone in the development of social and marriage
The legacy of stillanleg serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges that societies face when