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Hande Eslen Ziya is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Stavanger, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Department of Media and Social Sciences. She also holds an Honorary Research Associate position at the Gender Justice, Health and Human Development unit, Durban University of Technology, South Africa. Her research spans critical areas including gender studies, digital violence, populism, and the emotional dynamics of academic and political life.
Her research focuses on the sociology of gender, digital harassment, post-truth politics, emotional politics, masculinities, and discursive governance in Turkey and Europe. She investigates how online environments shape activism, harassment, and knowledge production. Her work critically examines the gendered impacts of populism, the emotional toll on academics, and the structural inequalities embedded in digital platforms.
The 15 most recent publications reveal a consistent thematic trajectory centered on gender, power, and digital discourse. They span journals in feminist media studies, political sociology, and gender studies, highlighting interdisciplinary engagement. Key trends include the analysis of online gender-based violence, emotional labor in academia, discursive strategies of populist regimes, and the role of social media in protest and resistance. Her research combines qualitative discourse analysis with sociological theory, often focusing on Turkey and comparative European contexts.
Scientific Awards:
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Advising and Grants: While no formal list of advisees is provided, her frequent collaborations suggest a strong mentoring role, particularly with early-career researchers like Ezgi Pehlivanli Kadayifci. Her current research on online harassment of academics is funded by the Center for Advanced Internet Studies (CAIS), indicating active grant leadership. She has co-edited major volumes and published extensively, demonstrating sustained research productivity and leadership.
Labs and Research Teams: She is part of a collaborative network including scholars such as Alberta Giorgi, Margunn Bjørnholt, Umut Korkut, and Itir Erhart. Her work on the Gezi protests and digital activism suggests involvement in interdisciplinary research collectives focused on media, protest, and gender. She contributes to international scholarly dialogues through co-authored publications and edited volumes.
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