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Gefjon Off is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Political Science, Leuphana University Lüneburg, affiliated with the Professorship for Comparative Politics. Her research centers on comparative political behavior through a gender lens, specializing in the intersection of gender politics and radical right movements across European democracies. She investigates how gender dynamics shape voting behavior, particularly among populist radical right supporters, using cross-national survey data and experimental methodologies.
She earned her PhD from Gothenburg University in 2023, where her dissertation examined antifeminism among voters with a specific focus on radical right party supporters. This foundational work established her expertise in gendered political attitudes and backlash phenomena.
Dr. Off's research portfolio prominently features Gender Politics and Radical Right Parties, with deep engagement in Masculinity Studies, Comparative Politics, Political Behavior, and Gender Equality frameworks. Her work dissects protective masculinity constructs, cultural grievances related to gender and immigration, and the polarizing effects of gender equality policies. She consistently employs intersectional approaches to analyze how gender interacts with other identity markers in political contexts.
Analysis of her 12 publications (2022-2025) reveals a cohesive research trajectory examining gendered dimensions of populism across 27 EU countries. Key thematic clusters include the gender gap in far-right voting, backlash against women's rights, and the role of viral masculinity in populist rhetoric. Her methodological rigor combines large-scale comparative surveys with experimental designs to isolate causal mechanisms in politically sensitive domains.
No scientific awards are documented in the available information. Regarding academic mentorship and funding, the provided materials contain no references to doctoral advisees, research grants, or externally funded projects under her leadership.
Dr. Off operates within the Professorship for Comparative Politics at Leuphana's Institute of Political Science. While no dedicated laboratory or independent research team is specified, her collaborative work across multiple EU member states indicates participation in transnational research networks focused on political behavior and gender equality dynamics.
