Nordic law in european context

In: Ius Gentium: comparative perspectives on law and justice Volume 73

Abstract

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Nordic Legal Mind -- Abstract -- 1 Nordic Law -- 2 The Impact of "Old" Unions -- 3 Common Ways of Legal Thinking -- 4 Pragmatism and Realism -- 4.1 Against a Civil Code -- 4.2 Realism -- 5 Towards Common Legislation -- 6 Perspectives for the Future -- References -- 2 Nordic Model of Welfare States -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Welfare States and Expenditures -- 3 The Timing of Social Legislation -- 4 Financing the Welfare State and the Role of In-Kind Benefits -- 5 Equality -- 6 Challenges Facing the Nordic Family -- 7 From Welfare State Towards Competitive State? -- References -- 3 Constitutional Mentality -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Nordic Constitutional Landscape -- 2.1 Constitutional Mentality -- 2.2 The Key Position of the Parliament -- 3 Constitutional Variations on a Nordic Theme -- 3.1 Finland's Constitution -- 3.2 Sweden's Constitution -- 3.3 Norway's Constitution -- 3.4 Denmark's Constitution -- 3.5 Iceland's Constitution -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Respecting Autonomies and Minorities -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nordic Territories with Special Status -- 2.1 Denmark and Finland: Differently Constructed States with Territorial Autonomies -- 2.2 Home Rule in the Faroe Islands -- 2.3 Greenland's Self-government -- 2.4 Åland -- 3 Indigenous Peoples and Minorities -- 3.1 The Sami in Finland, Norway and Sweden -- 3.2 German Minority in Denmark -- 3.3 National Languages and Minority Groups in Finland -- 3.4 Minorities in Norway and Sweden -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Promoting Gender Equality -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Liberal Feminism and Gender Neutrality of Laws -- 3 State Feminism and Women's Law -- 4 Equality Law -- 5 Gender Difference and Violence Against Women -- 6 Gender as a Social Construction -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Marriage and Family Relations.