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Karin Barron is a Professor Emerita specializing in gender perspective research. Her work focuses on the possibilities and obstacles that influence the autonomy of women and men with impairments, incorporating professional views, social constructions of disability, gender identity, and ethical dilemmas through qualitative research with marginalized groups. Currently, she is researching the socialization of disabled children, emphasizing inclusion and exclusion. Some completed projects include an interview study about self-determination in everyday life for persons with severe impairments and a comparative analysis of the quality of life among individuals with intellectual impairments in Japan, Sweden, and Finland. Barron has also contributed significantly to feminist perspectives regarding identity constructions of young disabled men and the educational challenges faced by women with intellectual disabilities. Throughout her academic career, she has taught and supervised at multiple levels, currently mentoring doctoral students in both the Department of Sociology at Uppsala University and the Department of Social Work at Gothenburg University. Her extensive publication record includes peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on various topics related to disability, gender, and social work.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).