Language shift and language (re)vitalisation: the roles played by women and men in Northern Fenno-Scandia

Abstract The research question of the present paper is following: to what degree (if any) gender relevant as an explanatory factor in, firstly, process assimilation and later, (re)vitalisation indigenous minority languages in northern Fenno-Scandia (the North Calotte)? ethnic groups was a initiated lead by authorities three different countries. Finland, Sweden Norway. Nevertheless, members also took part practicing, though, not necessarily promoting, official politics, for reasons. (Re)vitalisation, on other hand, initially – still mostly stemming from themselves, though certain extent have embraced it. thus addresses whether played role two processes, (re)vitalisation, if that case, how why.