Sociology as a science is about understanding and explaining the way society works. This means that the task of sociology is to examine and reflect on the state, development and change of various social phenomena.
In sociology, analysis of societal power relations is a central theme. At Mid Sweden University, the sociology subject has identified three overarching contemporary challenges that to a large extent can be said to frame our research. These are: changing forms of power and governance, increased uncertainty and ambiguity about future living conditions, and changes in geographical, political, social and cultural boundaries.
The research is largely carried out within the framework of interdisciplinary research environments within Mid Sweden University, the Risk and Crisis Research Centre (RCR) and the Forum for Gender Studies (FGF), as well as the Network for Working Life Research (NAFS). In addition to our four research orientations Gender relations, place and critique, Working life and organization, Crisis sociology and Societal perspectives on risk and uncertainty, there are theoretical and methodological orientations that cut across all areas. This is particularly true of intersectional power analysis and organizational theory, as well as visual and experimental methods.
In the context of sparsely populated mountainous regions, the aim is to address the question: How should a Co-Working Space (CWS) be designed physically, socially, and technologically to support...
The research project aims to explore and understand how municipal debt counseling can effectively help households at risk of overindebtedness. The project increases our understanding of how...
The FUTURESILIENCE project (Creating future societal resilience through innovative, science-based co-creation labs) aims to strengthen European economic and social resilience through an enhanced...
In this program, we map and examine how local labor market programs can contribute to increase the inclusion on the labor market.
In recent years municipalities in Sweden, as well as internationally, have installed public outdoor gyms, in order to encourage its inhabitants to an active and healthy lifestyle.
This research project focuses on barriers and possibilities for increased community gardening in small and medium-sized towns in Sweden. We particularly explore the potential of using community...
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