Arki 2026: How is democracy visible in your everyday life?
Arki 2026 is an international event series that examines how democracy and civil society appear in people’s everyday lives. The series combines time‑use research, political science, and sociology to explore how time is divided between work, care, rest, and participation — and what would be needed to make more room for civic engagement.
The central question is: what does democratic participation look like in daily life, and how is it shaped by the society we live in?
This is explored by comparing the Nordic countries (Finland and Norway), which are “WEIRD societies” characterized by high levels of trust and strong institutions, with Bosnia and Herzegovina, where everyday life is shaped by family networks and societal transformation. Together, these perspectives offer a rich picture of how the structures of daily life either enable or limit participation. The event series is held in English.
Session 1: The Finnish Rhythm – What Makes the World’s Happiest Country Tick?
Wed 8.4. klo 13:15–14:45 CET / 14:15–15:45 EET
Speaker: Elina Hakoniemi (Demos Helsinki)
University of Jyväskylä, RUUD101 (Juho) + Online
Session 2: Caregiving on a Tight Schedule – Family Life, Careers, and Time Poverty
Thu 23.4. klo 14:45–16:15 CET / 15:45–17:15 EET
Speaker: Alexander Ruser (University of Agder)
University of Jyväskylä, RUUD101 (Juho) + Online
Session 3: Making Time for Democracy (työpaja)
Mon 4.4. klo 12:00 CET
University of Agder, Norway (FORTHEM Democracy Week)
Session 4: Everyday Life in Bosnia
Tue 5.5. (TBA)
Sarajevo (Bosnia) + Online
