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Capitalizing on Freedom of Expression for Creativity: A Case Study of Dawit Isaak Library, Malmö, Sweden
Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), Department of Global Political Studies (GPS).ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8438-9097
Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), School of Arts and Communication (K3).
Malmö University, Faculty of Culture and Society (KS), School of Arts and Communication (K3).
2024 (English)In: Nordic Journal of Human Rights, ISSN 1891-8131, E-ISSN 1891-814X, Vol. 42, no 2, p. 177-194Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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In democratic societies, cultural organizations function based on principles of freedom of expression. In non-democratic countries, promoting this fundamental value can be more challenging for such organizations and their actors. This paper explores potential interactions between structure and agency that can leverage freedom of expression, creating an environment conducive to development and creativity. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with human rights experts and employees of Dawit Isaak Library in Malmo, Sweden. The paper finds that capitalizing on freedom of expression is interdependent with other resources, and that financial autonomy is an essential aspect. This can be achieved through various means, including strategic partnerships, careful sponsorships, collaborations with like-minded cultural entities, and the establishment of independent financial foundations through endowment funds and crowdfunding initiatives. We argue that it is crucial to strengthen the efforts of institutions active in this domain while supporting individuals' and groups' agency to create change in non-democratic societies. The paper also emphasizes the role of cultural and symbolic capital, highlighting the significance of exercising caution and striking a balance between freedom of expression and other human rights principles to prevent conflicts and safeguard vulnerable groups' rights.

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Routledge, 2024. Vol. 42, no 2, p. 177-194
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freedom of speech, creative industry, banned books, cultural capital, censorship, human rights
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Cultural Studies
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-65498DOI: 10.1080/18918131.2024.2301715ISI: 001136926100001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85181517349OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-65498DiVA, id: diva2:1833505
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