Nina Gren
Senior lecturer
Cultivating a sustainable society : attempts to change contemporary Sweden by urban gardening and theatre
Author
Summary, in English
Despite the apparent differences between urban gardening and theatre, there are interesting similarities between the two. Both practices are seen as offering a possibility to cultivate a relationship with the Other and exchanging knowledge. Sustainability is key, both in the sense of environmental friendly practices and social integration. A sustainable way of life can also refer to spiritual well-being, perceived to be highly important not least due to the stress of post industrial economy and “project life”. While project life contributes to stress it is simultaneously seen a solution to the quandaries of society and an alternative way of life. We will show that the cultivation of a better self and a better society in gardening and theatre projects are intertwined.
Department/s
- Social Anthropology
- Centre for Advanced Middle Eastern Studies (CMES)
- Division of Fashion Studies
Publishing year
2018-08-14
Language
Swedish
Document type
Conference paper: abstract
Topic
- Social Anthropology
Conference name
15th EASA Biennial Conference
Conference date
2018-08-14 - 2018-08-17
Conference place
Stockholm, Sweden
Status
Unpublished
Project
- Cultivating Swedish-ness? Urban gardening and social inclusion among refugees