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Antiracist welfarism: A governmentality study of Norwegian state antiracism by Gjerde, Lars Erik Løvaas

“…This article analyses Norwegian state antiracism and how this relates to welfarism, the political rationality of the welfare state. Using a Foucauldian…”
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How loyalty and legitimacy tensions unfold among managers in Norwegian hospitals: Developing the notion of flexible legitimacy by Lund, Anne Kamilla

“…This article explores how managers of publicly owned Norwegian hospitals legitimise their actions and decisions, and how the legitimising processes affect…”
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How to perform guerrilla warfare in the Nordic welfare state. New approaches when facing a new enemy? by Ågotnes, Gudmund

“…“The Bunad guerrillas” is a Norwegian social movement aimed at protecting local maternity wards in sparsely populated areas under threat of being engulfed by…”
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Identifying What is Missing: International Diversity and Inclusion in Norwegian Academia by Flikke, Julie Katrine

“…With increased internationalisation and academic migration, today Norwegian universities are workplaces with an internationally diverse workforce. Research on…”
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Disembodied care: Articulations of care in municipal policy regarding welfare technologies in eldercare by Samén, Anna, Lindberg, Jens, Andersson, Katarina

“…The increasing size of the elderly population has been described as a major challenge for Western eldercare. In light of such demographic changes, welfare…”
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Evidence and risk discourses: Shaping professional practice and families in child protection by Myrvang, Robert, Bekkstrand, Veronica Haug

“…This theoretical article discusses how specific knowledge regimes have gained increasing influence on the management of welfare services in a Norwegian…”
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The complexity of multiple trauma understandings across disciplines – the COVID-19 pandemic as a ‘case’ by Stjernswärd, Sigrid, Meier, Marie, O’Donnell, Karen, Wamsler, Christine, Åkerström, Marja, Glasdam, Stinne

“…Trauma is a highly topical subject of growing relevance in different contexts and scientific traditions that deal with societal challenges and transformation…”
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Economic composition and income volatility of Norwegian low-income families – a mixed method study of its implications by Mølland, Eirin, Lundberg, Kjetil Grimastad, Haraldstad, Kristin, Vigsnes, Kristine L., Bøe, Tormod, Danielsen, Hilde, Ask, Torunn Alise, Wilson, Philip, Abildsnes, Eirik

“…Background: There is a growing amount of research literature documenting increasing social inequality and an increase in the number of children growing up in…”
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How children’s navigation on digital platforms challenges child welfare assessments by Hansen, Heidi Aarum, Gerdts-Andresen, Tina

“…When a child is placed in public care, digital platforms create an arena for the child and parents to stay updated on each other’s lives while living apart…”
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Coercive Measures against Minors in the Swedish Asylum Process: Legal Uncertainty, Ambivalence and Experiences of Intrusiveness by Hansson, Jonas, Eriksson, Malin, Hjertstedt, Mattias, Ghazinour, Mehdi

“…Asylum-seeking minors are viewed as particularly vulnerable but are still exposed to coercive measures permitted by law. This study analyses Swedish Police…”
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Social workers in private sector employment: The case of Sweden by Shanks, Emelie, Lundström, Tommy

“…This article explores the expansion of the private sector labour market for social workers in Sweden and analyses social workers’ motives for choosing work as…”
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Municipal Policy Responses to Violent Extremism: An Institutional Theory Perspective by Malmros, Robin Andersson

“…This paper explores and explains municipal policy responses to the grand challenge of violent extremism. Drawing on a content analysis of 60 Scandinavian…”
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Expertise-by-Experience in Child and Family Services: Professionals’ Perspectives on Experiential Knowledge by Kiili, Johanna, Itäpuisto, Maritta

“…This study analyses child and family service professionals’ perceptions of expertise-by-experience. Group and individual interviews with professionals were…”
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Memory Work as Engaged Critical Pedagogy: Creating Collaborative Spaces for Reflections on Racialisation, Privilege and Whiteness by Khawaja, Iram

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Navigating Racialised Spaces: Young Muslims Negotiating a Middle-Class Position in Denmark by Hassani, Amani

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Exploring Social Innovation (SI) Within the Research Contexts of Higher Education, Healthcare, and Welfare Services—A Scoping Review by Husebø, Anne Marie Lunde, Storm, Marianne, Ødegård, Atle, Wegener, Charlotte, Aakjær, Marie, Pedersen, Anne Lyngby, Østergaard, Maja Boelsmand, Willumsen, Elisabeth

“…Introduction: Nordic countries face societal challenges for which social innovation may represent solutions. The aim of this scoping review is to explore the…”
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Recognising Psychoactive Drug Users by de Boer, Rasmus Normann, Frederiksen, Asgar Bo, Rau-Andersen, Philip Georg, Isaksen, K. Robert

“…There has been growing discussion in Denmark regarding the decriminalisation of psychoactive drug use. In this context, we propose Axel Honneth’s theory of…”
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At the Interplay Between Needs and Expectations: Regional Perspectives on Being an Intermediary Support Structure in Knowledge Governance by Hjelte, Jan, Eliasson, Benitha, Höög, Elisabet, Westerlund, Anna

“…Introduction: During the last decade, structures for ‘knowledge governance’ as a means of strengthening the quality of social services has been used by the…”
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Digitalisation and Client-Orientated Services: Examples from Norway by Bjørkquist, Catharina, Hansen, Gunnar Vold

“…This article examines how we can understand clients’ and service providers’ experiences of using new tools, mainly digital, based on the perspectives of…”
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School as a Context for Youth Intimate Partner Violence: Young Voices on Educational Sabotage by Lagerlöf, Hélène, Øverlien, Carolina

“…This article focuses on the role of the school environment as a context of youth intimate partner violence. Results, derived from interviews and a survey, show…”
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