Dr. Lena Sawyer

Biography

Lena Sawyer is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, with research focused on social work practices surrounding marginalized communities, particularly migrants. Her research projects include explorations of social work pedagogies and the role of local memory in urban environments. Sawyer has contributed significantly to the discourse on decolonial approaches within social work, addressing issues of racialization and community care. She has published numerous works discussing the intersections of race, social justice, and social policy, emphasizing the need for anti-racist frameworks in social education. Her collaborative works often navigate complex societal issues through collective care perspectives and feminist praxis, showcasing her commitment to advancing a more inclusive understanding of social work. Throughout her career, she has engaged in various projects, including counter-archiving and exploring the implications of colonial legacies in contemporary society. Sawyer's work aims to inform both academic and practical domains, bridging theoretical insights with on-the-ground applications within social work.

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