snällism

Etymology
. Listed as a new word in the 13th edition (2006) of SAOL. Might have been used in Inger Enkvist, "Skolan ett svenskt högriskprojekt” (2003).

Noun

 * 1) misguided kindness turned into an ideology, relaxed requirements

Usage notes

 * It is used in schooling, referring to relaxed requirements that send children to the next level without the necessary knowledge.
 * It is used in immigration policy, referring to benefits given to those who haven't qualified.