Gender studies explores how power, norms and identity shape our lives, societies and institutions. Through an interdisciplinary approach, it integrates different perspectives on gender, sexuality and intersectionality, promoting critical reflection and social change.

Gender studies aims to understand and challenge the social structures that shape our perceptions. Perspectives from sociology, cultural studies and media research, among others, are combined to analyse how power and inequality are reproduced in different contexts. For example, by using intersectional methodologies, i.e. looking at several power regimes or social categories at the same time, we make visible how gender and sexuality interact with other categories such as ethnicity and class, providing a deeper understanding of complex social processes.

Researchers, publications and projects

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Gender Research Group

The Gender Research Group brings together staff who work with gender studies perspectives in education, research and collaboration with the outside world. The group works to raise the profile of gender studies research and promote collaboration in the field. It also strives to strengthen the link between research and education at all levels, from undergraduate to advanced level. In addition, workshops and seminars are organised to create space for dialogue and development. By expanding existing networks and establishing new contacts, the group disseminates and deepens knowledge of gender studies both nationally and internationally.

Doctoral courses

At Malmö University, Gender Studies courses are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Gender Studies College organises doctoral courses.

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