Femke Roosma

Dr. Femke Roosma is an Associate Professor at the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Sociology. Her research focuses on public opinion, welfare state legitimacy, and political discourse dynamics.

• Current courses: Soc. Movements in Contemporary Societies, Social Problems, Hybrid Organizations.
• Email: F.Roosma@tilburguniversity.edu

Research Interests:

• Welfare state attitudes and deservingness theory
• Universal Basic Income (UBI) policy debates
• Impact of radical right discourse on welfare chauvinism
• Democratic interventions for societal discontent

Recent Publications analyze multidimensional UBI support, welfare chauvinism during crises, and Dutch Twitter discourse networks.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow, Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks (2022–present)

External Roles:

• Chairman, Stichting Straatalliantie (2023–)
• Professor by Special Appointment, Dr. J.M. Den Uyl Chair, University of Amsterdam (2023–)
• Member, Stichting De Waterheuvel (2022–)
• Former Boardmember, Stichting Pro Juventute (2016–2021)
• Former Member, Amsterdam City Council (2014–2022)