About
Lin Prøitz is a Professor at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies, University of Bergen. Her work bridges gender studies, digital media, and affect theory, focusing on youth digital practices, intimacy in online spaces, and radicalized masculinity.
- Key Collaborators: Henry Mainsah, Fredrik Langeland, Katrina Roen, Erik Carlquist
- Research Themes: Online Radicalization, Affect in Digital Communication, Migration and Digital Integration
Prøitz’s research explores how digital technologies reshape gender, intimacy, and identity. Recent work addresses Incels and gender hate online, while earlier studies examine text messages, Snapchat, and mobile intimacy. Her projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations with psychologists and sociologists.
She has contributed to understanding digital media’s impact on well-being and its role in migration integration. Her publications span feminist media studies, affect theory, and youth culture. Notable outputs include studies on #selfie culture and digital literature for children.
