Professor Dr. Johannes Lunneblad

Biography

Johannes Lunneblad is a professor at the University of Gothenburg, where his research focuses on examining institutions such as schools, social services, and law enforcement in relation to social challenges facing youth, especially in contexts characterized by social vulnerability and criminal involvement. His prior investigations have delved into topics of migration and its intersections with education, particularly within preschool and school settings. In terms of teaching, he lectures on various courses at both basic and advanced levels that cover topics like learning, culture, language, identity, and methodology, with a particular focus on ethnography. Lunneblad's scholarly work has been published in several notable articles, exploring themes of cultural studies, ideology, and identity within the context of education. He has also researched the complexities and dilemmas social workers face in supporting youth in communities affected by crime, and the relationship between schools and justice. A highlight of his recent work includes examining how educational environments can become sites for both inclusion and exclusion, particularly for socially disadvantaged youths.

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