About
Johan Gøtzsche-Astrup is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science, Aarhus University. His work centers on political contention, democratic theory, and social movements, often employing Foucauldian frameworks to analyze power dynamics and historical shifts in political discourse.
Research interests include cultural models of contention, the constitution of political order, and the interplay between individualization and collective action. His publications span top-tier journals like Social Forces and British Journal of Sociology, with a focus on riots, activist memoirs, and democratic ethos.
Recent articles explore topics such as 'democratic truth-telling,' the dispositif of riots, and the cultural interpretation of contentious repertoires. Collaborations with institutions like the University of California at Berkeley and Copenhagen Business School highlight his international academic engagement.
