Dr. Ea Hoppe Blaabæk

Biography

Ea Hoppe Blaabæk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Copenhagen. She specializes in intergenerational transmissions, social stratification, cultural consumption, and applied microeconometrics. Her current research involves an extensive project using unique registry data to study inequalities in library usage among the entire Danish population, specifically focusing on literary preferences. Preliminary results from her ongoing studies reveal that highly educated and wealthy individuals tend to prefer highbrow literature, while also investigating the ways municipalities can 'nudge' parents to enhance their children's learning environments through library programs. Blaabæk has also conducted significant research on how family social backgrounds influence children's reading behaviors, utilizing quantitative methods to analyze data from Danish library registries, especially during the COVID-19 lockdown. Her academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Sociology and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Copenhagen.

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