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Maria Falk Mikkelsen is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark. Her research focuses on public policy implementation and examines how frontline workers engage with citizens, particularly in terms of unequal treatment and the development of political trust in public services. She is currently leading a research project that investigates the gender stereotypes present in the education system, exploring their emergence and reproduction in everyday practices, and the consequences for students’ experiences and outcomes. Moreover, Maria is involved in a project examining the democratic effectiveness within the Danish Democracy Power Study, analyzing the implementation impacts of public-sector reforms in Denmark over the past two decades. Her work combines insights from social sciences, including quantitative methods, statistics, and organizational theory, aiming to enhance understanding of citizenship, democracy, and change management.
University of Southern Denmark • Odense, Denmark
Teaching and research in public policy, political trust, and welfare state reforms.
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