Trust in coops and associations In Denmark, we have a very high degree of trust and social cohesion due to the way we have historically organized our society. We have a very strong cooperative movement, and we have a very long and strong tradition of working together in associations. Back in time Denmark was an extremely inequal feudal society, where most people lived under slave like conditions with forced work and without being allowed to move away. In 1788 some reform friendly and forward-looking aristocrats in Denmark realized that you cannot have a prosperous society in the long run, if the population is kept in poverty and misery. Therefore, they made reforms intended to make the suppressed peasants into “free, emboldened and enlightened” citizens. Being freed meant a huge change in mentality and is seen as a milestone in Danish history, but they were still very poor farmers. Later they found out how to prosper making thousands of small cooperatives enabling them to produce and export butter, bacon and eggs to England, without middlemen reaping all the profit. In the agricultural and food sectors we still have a lot of producer-owned cooperatives within purchasing, processing and marketing. Over time they have consolidated into nationwide companies. There is a lot of consumer-owned cooperatives in Denmark in the fields of daily food, electricity, heating and water supply, insurance, financing and housing and even within banking and pensions systems. We also have widespread employee-owned cooperatives within construction, consultancy and service. In its heydays the cooperative sector accounted for 40-45 percent of the total economy, and still today it is a very important part of Danish society. The 50 biggest coops have a combined turnover of almost 10 percent of GDP I Denmark. Add to that the countless number of smaller, local coops. The coops are owned by the members and run by a board elected among members based on the principle “one man one vote”. All major decisions are made by the members at the general assembly, and the profit is paid back to the members. To establish and run these coops you had to trust each other, otherwise you would not do it. You had to treat each other with respect as trusted partners and co-owners, rather than as enemies or competitors. Working together people could achieve much more than by fighting each other. I think it is fair to say that this trust among members is the foundation of the trust among Danes today that is so vital to the Danish model. The idea of working together was a huge success and today it is seen as part of the Danish DNA. It has led to a prosperous, democratic society, where equality is not about being equal but about having equal rights and opportunities. There is even a very important precursor to the coop movement in Denmark, the tradition of forming associations. The association idea arose during the 18th century, and it is very strong even today. 9 out of 10 Danes are a member of at least one association, and there are 100,000 associations in Denmark. They are nonprofit organizations with a common purpose among its members. Some are nation-wide others are very locally based. Some are organized within different trades like teachers or dentists while others are based on people with specific interest living in a specific area. There is a saying in Danish, that whenever three people meet they will form an association. There are many types of associations: sports clubs, cultural, political and religious organizations, hobby clubs. Like the coops, associations have become part of the Danish DNA and the fabric of the Danish society. They are also based on trust and working together for the common good.

Not all bikes have pedalbrake. Use 2(TWO) locks. Pump ur tires when possible. Wear the helmet CORRECT,not all the way up ur forehead(unless u want a faceplant)! Last but not least.... ENJOY🚴😉😎

I will love to have a friend from lagom 😢

Wow, The Forgotten Giants are such a whimsical blend of art and nature! Have you ever stumbled upon those massive wooden sculptures hidden in the forests of Copenhagen? They feel like something straight out of a fairy tale!

😅 oooff I would say free Education, peacefulness, forest raves and hot 🥵 chivalrous men

If someone wants to go shopping in Denmark you should go to strøget or go to a loppemarked but its not everyday there is that

You forgot something 🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈🦈 aquarium

I live in Danmark if you ever visit Danmark, go to Tivoli and try the rollercoaster named “ det gylende tårn” its My fav

I love Tivoli 🎉 Im from denmark❤

Such a beautiful city 😍❤️️

Where I’m going: Denmark What am I doing for my birthday: Tivoli Gardens What am I doing on regular days: wandering around

The street and the kommunikation

you need more lagom in life

Well done!

I'm from Göteborg/Gothenburg. I love Stockholm with all my heart!

I’m an artist who has always been called to go to Denmark, this video was so needed and so appreciated The racism in Denmark sounds very similar to the racism in Canada (specifically in Quebec)

Ugh now I’m stuck between choosing homestay or residential!

i think i say in uk , those danish bike fines are way bit to steep for me lol

After see this video i think i just walk when i visit there....

Go Paola!!!

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Song name, I need!

Denmark and DIS have left such a huge mark on my life. Fall 1989- lived with the Petersen’s who I adore to this day. Enjoy.

À Copenhague et ... ailleurs !

I guess not on a Sunday. 😮

Wonderful conversation on American black students in Copenhagen!

Hej

I wish someday I go to Denmark!!

Hello love the video. Please are you on Instagram

Im swedish (can i get pinned bc of that lol)

Nice 👍

I was a fall semester International BusyStudies student in fall 1988! Northern Illinois University. Loved every minute of my stay. Talked to my danish host brother today. Great program. Carsten Pape left a mark!! So did Sovietologist Mary Dau(sp?)

Sweden's nature doesn't include invasive species across the Mediterranean.

Great!

he said hej in a really danish way

What's the name of the song

She literally passed my home

when people say climate change what do they mean?

The answer is called good urbanization and city planning...

underrated af

At reffen i LOVE biking on the skate/scooter/roller blades/biking/hoverboard part

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Nice video DIS_Abroad Copenhagen looks amazing

Nice video of a great city - well done.

I was doing research on Copenhagen equality, its crazy how much is pushed under the rug

Thanks for your video, Till what time the metro in Stockholm run on Sunday or how late the metro in Stockholm run ?... Thanks

u 8 w this

Thanks for this very funny yet educating video! I might be riding my bike through Copenhagen this fall.

Wuhu! Go Rara!!❤