Dr. Ulrika Andersson

Biography

Ulrika Andersson is a Professor in the Department of Law at Lund University, Sweden, focusing on criminal law and criminal procedural law. Her primary research interests include the intersections of law, power, and social justice. She specifically investigates issues related to sexuality and gender, exploring the power dynamics surrounding class and ethnicity. Andersson's research addresses the legal definitions and processes surrounding sexual offenses, and she examines the regulation of human trafficking and juvenile delinquency, particularly in the context of gang-related activities. She co-initiated the interdisciplinary research group 'Law Vulnerabilities' at Lund University, collaborating with prominent legal scholars to address how law interacts with vulnerable populations. Currently, she works on a multidisciplinary project that scrutinizes the demands for justice in relation to the #MeToo movement, in partnership with researchers from the department of Gender Studies and Law at Lund University and the Durham Law School. Additionally, she is involved in teaching courses on criminal law and the role of gender in legal contexts, while supervising several PhD students. Her work also contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the importance of law in achieving social equity.

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