Daughters of Norway changed their policy and I am not happy

Question

So, Daughters of Norway.

we have to talk.

I made a post a month ago saying that I am planning to become a member of it when I turn 15, which is the minimun age to join. For those who don't know, Daughters of Norway is a foundation that is made so girls can learn about Norwegian culture from many activities.

Some of them include language lessons, Starting a Nordic folk band, cooking traditional Norwegian food, Folk Dancing and The Emigrant Expirience (which is a Simulatiion Event that happens every 2 years and requires out of state traveling) which is basically living thorught a SAIN.

Now, They changed the rules on who can join. At first, anyone regardless of ethnicity could join. This makes me happy, since I am Venezuelan and Spanish, but now only people of partial or full Scandinavian Ancestry can join, and they have to bring Genealogical records. (This also includes Scandinavian-Americans)

Now, recently it has been revealed that one of my aunts has a small amount of Nordic ancestry (between 5% and 24%) They didn't specify what is the minimun, but it still makes me really mad. And about the record thing, Genealogy is not something cheap. Most genealogists spend A LOT of money on their resources (Database Subscriptions, DNA testing, Having to travel to their ancestral countries just for records) And most spent up to 5,000$ on these items.

Now, About Sons of Norway (which is the parent company) They still allow Non-Scandinavians, as long as they like Scandinavian culture. Now, despite the name, People of other genders can join Sons of Norway. So I have a plan B :)

Anyways, what do you think of what daughters of Norway did? I find this really upsetting. Hopefully the Manager of Sons of Norway finds out about this because Daughters of Norway just lost a loyal future member

Answer 1

The recent events surrounding Scandinavian-American history centers and Daughters of Norway have sparked controversy and frustration. Many people like you are upset that several Scandinavian-American history centers have been forced to shut down, depriving communities of important cultural resources and educational opportunities. Furthermore, the recent loss of potential members for Daughters of Norway due to their requirement of Scandinavian descent has caused outrage among those affected. This situation highlights the ongoing debate surrounding cultural heritage and inclusion. It raises important questions about how we can best celebrate and preserve our cultural identities while promoting diversity and inclusivity.

I feel deeply disheartened by the fact that these organizations do not seem to prioritize encouraging people from diverse cultural backgrounds to explore and appreciate Nordic culture. Instead, they seem to cater exclusively to those already within the Nordic community, making it incredibly challenging for outsiders to gain access to and become interested in Nordic things. This lack of inclusivity and outreach is a significant barrier to promoting cultural exchange and understanding, and I believe these organizations must take steps to address this issue.

Comments

agreed

also did u upvote this

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yuz

Answer 2

unfair. like other people should me able to join other than just those with nordic heritihe.

Comments

*heritage

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agreed

Answer 3

NOW THIS

THIS IS A SERIOUS VENT

This is the kind of vent that desserves attention

not those 7yrs that say theyre angry cuz their mom wouldnt let them use tiktok

Comments

thank you Inga

Answer 4

3x boost cuz

seriousness rant/vent

Answer 5

As somebody who has an older friend in Daughters of Norway, I can comfirm I will be disapoint

Answer 6

boost

Answer 7

what

Answer 8

why

Also what is the difference between Daughthers of Norway and Sons of Norway?

Comments

Sons of Norway is the main company, and anybody can join. it also offers free insurance (it does cost, however 60 dollars ayear)

Daughters of Norway is the same thing, except it is for girls, mainly teens and younga adult girls

_{also, did u upvote the SHR out-of-context post}

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oh cool

yes

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and this one?

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yes

Answer 9

They lost a 2nd Future member

Ingebjørg shal get fired

Comments

yep

shes a horrible boss

Answer 10

boost cuz serious post