Rhetorical Strategies of Unashamed Sámi Citizens

This article explores the rhetorical strategies applied in two political debate books published 1979 and 2021, respectively, advocating for rights of indigenous Sámi people. Writing early stages struggle recognition, Nils-Aslak Valkeapää used trope irony to provoke majoritised population give an opportunity laugh at prejudices they are faced with. In 1970s, survival Sami culture overshadowed all other issues, Valkeapää’s book there is no discussion women-specific challenges or gender issues. Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen, however, writes era affected by #MeToo movement has herself been a victim sexualized violence. her book, she uses own experiences growing up as girl Norway examples discussions about against Sámi, but also critique roles culture.