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Emma Vikström is a Postdoctoral fellow in the Section of History at Umeå University. Her research interests focus on inclusion and exclusion within historical educational contexts, particularly examining the intersection of race, biology, and gender in Swedish educational debates. Her current postdoctoral project investigates the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion affecting girls and women in higher education during the latter half of the twentieth century. Vikström's doctoral thesis, 'Creation of a New Human,' explored the relationship between eugenics and education through the writings of Swedish educator Ellen Key (1849–1926). It analyzed how eugenics were integrated into Key's pedagogical approaches, shaping educational aims and promoting 'improving' humanity through learning content and socialization. She is also a co-editor for the journal 'Utbildning & Demokrati – tidskrift för didaktik och utbildningspolitik,' reflecting her involvement in educational policy and practice. Vikström is an active member of research groups focused on education and disability history.
Section of History, Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden
Conducting research on inclusion and exclusion in historical educational contexts.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.