Anette Hellman

Anette Hellman is a Professor at the Department of Education, Communication and Learning at the University of Gothenburg. Her research focuses on early childhood education with particular emphasis on gender studies, cultural analysis, and norm-critical pedagogy.

• Positions: Professor (University of Gothenburg)
• Department: Education, Communication and Learning
• Research Themes: Gender norms, Cultural diversity, Ethnographic methodologies

Her scholarly work explores:

• Critical examination of gender and age norms in preschool settings
• Civilizing processes through food and body size regulation
• Global-local dynamics in early childhood education
• Religion's role in early childhood curricula

Key themes in her recent publications (2014-2025) include:

• Comparative studies across Nordic countries and global contexts (Australia, Ethiopia, New Zealand)
• Methodological contributions to ethnographic research in education
• Analysis of heteronormativity and masculinity constructions in ECEC
• Critical perspectives on inclusion/exclusion dynamics in preschools

While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in this dataset, her collaborative research spans:

• Transnational childhood studies initiatives
• Gender norm interventions in teacher training
• Multicultural educational spaces analysis
• Body politics and eating practices in early education