Dr. Elisabet Öhrn

Biography

Elisabet Öhrn is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg specializing in Sociology of Education. Her research primarily focuses on power processes, place, and gendered class relations in education. Öhrn studies sub/urban and rural schooling, highlighting the importance of local contexts and the patterns of segregation that affect young people's understanding of power and their ability to create change. She is involved in various research projects, including 'Young People Political Actors,' which examines the roles of youth in civic engagement and activism. Her work emphasizes the educational transitions of young refugees in rural areas, as well as issues of gender and achievement in higher education. In her latest research project, Öhrn leads a four-year study on the educational integration of newly arrived migrants in rural settings. Throughout her career, she has contributed to numerous conferences and publications in her field, reflecting her dedication to advancing the understanding of educational justice and equity within diverse socio-spatial contexts.

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