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Besittning May 2026

: How young people explore, "conquer," and define urban spaces outside of conventional adult expectations.

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. Besittning

: "Bad faith." In legal terms, having possession of something while knowing you aren't the rightful owner. : How young people explore, "conquer," and define

: This study shifted the conversation from seeing youth as a "nuisance" to seeing them as active participants in urban life. : This study shifted the conversation from seeing

: "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 .

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