Professor Dr. Sofia Persson

Biography

Sofia Persson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg in the Department of Education and Special Education. She has experience as a primary teacher for grades 1-7 and has participated in local government educational development. Sofia obtained her PhD in 2008, focusing on the emergence and transformation of the teaching profession within basic education in Sweden. Her research interests encompass sociology of education with an emphasis on organizations, professions, and government education policies. Currently, she is involved in the Ilse Hakvoort research project, funded by Afa Försäkring, which addresses aggravated conflicts and threats of violence teachers face from students. Her teaching experience is extensive across various levels, including sociology theory and methodology, education-related social relations, conflict management, and leadership. Sofia is an active participant in critical theories and educational politics research groups, continually engaging in discussions around school reforms, critical realism, and professional well-being within educational settings.

Research Interests