yleisnäkökulma

Yleisnäkökulma is a Finnish term that describes a general or overarching viewpoint used in analysis and communication. The word combines yleinen (general) and näkökulma (perspective), signaling an approach that seeks to consider multiple angles and stakeholders rather than a single lens.

In journalism and media studies, yleisnäkökulma is invoked to emphasize balanced reporting that accounts for economic, social, cultural, and political dimensions. In academic discourse, it may refer to methodological stances that integrate insights from several disciplines to form a more comprehensive understanding.

Practically, applying yleisnäkökulma means describing policy effects on different groups, presenting diverse evidence, and avoiding one-sided conclusions.

Critics argue that the term can be vague or used rhetorically to claim objectivity without sufficient analytic depth, while proponents view it as a useful corrective to narrow or biased frames.

See also: holistic analysis, multidisciplinary approach, stakeholder theory.