: Appropriating the City: Teenagers' Use of Public Space.
: "Security of tenure." This is the most common practical use of the word today, referring to a tenant's right to stay in their home even if a landlord wants to end the lease.
: Notes that while the debate has faded in Norway and Denmark, it remains a live topic in Swedish legal discussion . Besittning
: Often cited and hosted on the Lund University research portal. 💡 Quick Definitions
If you are looking for a deep dive into how the legal doctrine of possession evolved in Scandinavia, this 2023 article is the gold standard. : Appropriating the City: Teenagers' Use of Public Space
: How young people explore, "conquer," and define urban spaces outside of conventional adult expectations.
: Available via Tidsskrift for Rettsvitenskap (Idunn) . Urban Sociology: "Att ta staden i besittning" : Often cited and hosted on the Lund
For a more social perspective, Mats Lieberg's work on how youth "take possession" of urban spaces is a classic in Swedish environmental psychology and sociology.