Professor Dr. Helena Stensöta

Biography

Helena Olofsdotter Stensöta is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg, a position she has held since 2020. She obtained her PhD in 2004 and has experience teaching at various universities. Her research interests include gender ethics, public administration, and governance, focusing on how these areas can contribute to effective government practices. Her work has emphasized the ethical considerations needed in bureaucracy to ensure that governance aligns with values of impartiality and care. Stensöta has conducted important research examining the intersection of gender and public policy, particularly how women's representation impacts governance and corruption. She has published extensively on topics such as street-level bureaucracy, gendered experiences in political contexts, and the implications of care ethics in political administration. Her notable works include publications in various renowned journals, analyzing the role of gender in bureaucratic processes and the ethical dimensions of policy-making. Stensöta has also collaborated with other scholars to explore gender corruption and the importance of gender perspectives in political and institutional frameworks, further contributing to the understanding of welfare state dynamics and child well-being.

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