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Kjell Noordzij is a political cultural sociologist at Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in the social aspect of representative democracy. His research focuses on how groups of citizens perceive democracy and representation, particularly in the context of political conflicts and electoral politics. Drawing inspiration from significant works, including Bourdieu’s 'Distinction' and Erasmus’ 'Praise of Folly,' he endeavors to understand the perspectives of citizens and the implications of their democratic attitudes and behaviors. His interdisciplinary research profile encompasses themes such as status conflicts, political trust, perceptions of cultural distance from politicians, populism, voter turnout, and political representation.
Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences • Rotterdam
Conducts research and teaches on topics related to political sociology, focusing on representation and democratic processes.
Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.