Electricity and Social Change: Women's Perspectives in 1920s Finland

This chapter explores the historical context of electricity through the eyes of socialist women in the 1920s, who questioned its affordability for working-class families. It also addresses the unique challenges of documenting Finland's electrification history and the environmental repercussions of industrialization, with a focus on the pulp and paper industry. A shift towards including Sami perspectives highlights the need for ethical research and understanding of indigenous relationships with the land amid ongoing energy development.