Maria Louise Hansen

Maria Louise Hansen is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, specializing in criminology. Her work intersects with gender studies, focusing on sexual violence, consent, and societal expectations.

• Education: Bachelor’s and Master’s in Criminology from the University of Oslo

Her research explores:

• Sexual violence and its societal implications
• Gender dynamics in youth and party contexts
• Non-reporting behaviors and trauma responses

Maria’s publications address ethical dilemmas in qualitative research and institutional critiques. She is affiliated with the Domestic Violence Research Program at NOVA, OsloMet.

Current projects include analyzing consensual vs. non-consensual sexual encounters under alcohol influence.

Contact: maria.hansen@stk.uio.no