About this season
We are all influenced by norms whether we want it or not. Why are norms so important to people and why do those who break them arouse such great interest? Outside the Box with Axel Åhman is a series about society's unwritten rules and about those who break them.
Episodes (5)
1. Religion
Aired 12 January 2020 • 26 min
What is the role of religion in today's society? Do people need something to believe in, and what happens when traditional faith is trampled on by atheism and spirituality?
2. Sport
Aired 12 January 2020 • 26 min
We all know that we should live a healthy life and exercise more. That's why we admire athletes and their self-discipline, but few of us know what it really takes to reach the top. What happens when investing heavily in sports and health becomes the norm?
3. Pengar
Aired 12 January 2020 • 26 min
Why is it ugly to talk about money and why are so many people ashamed of their personal finances? How will society change when more and more people dare to tell what is in their accounts?
4. Sex
Aired 12 January 2020 • 26 min
Why is it the norm to be monogamous and what is it like not to be? Sex and sexuality are becoming more commonplace and less taboo, but where is the line drawn for privacy?
5. Droger
Aired 12 January 2020 • 27 min
Finns have traditionally had an extremely negative attitude towards drugs. Yet they are rampant everywhere in our country. What are the alternatives and what happens when attitudes towards drugs change here in Finland too?