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Jezzica Israelsson is a Researcher at Uppsala University's Department of History, focusing on social and legal history from a gendered perspective. She holds a PhD in History (2024) and a Master of Laws (2009) from Uppsala University, alongside a Master of Arts in Early Modern History in Northern Europe (2016) and a Bachelor of Arts (2014).
- PhD in History, Uppsala University (2024)
- Master of Laws, Uppsala University (2009)
- Master of Arts in Early Modern History in Northern Europe, Uppsala University (2016)
- Bachelor of Arts, Uppsala University (2014)
Her research explores how individuals navigated institutional systems in Sweden (1758-1880), particularly through petitioning processes. She investigates the interplay between gender, socio-economic status, and legal empowerment, analyzing how marginalized voices shaped societal developments.
Israelsson's recent publications focus on gendered labor dynamics, poverty rhetoric in petitions, and institutional authority transitions in Northwestern Europe. These works examine historical agency, administrative responses to poverty, and the evolution of governance structures.
- Westinska priset, awarded by Kungl. Humanistiska Vetenskaps-Samfundet i Uppsala
- Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Work, awarded by Kungl. Vitterhetsakademien
Prior to her academic career, Israelsson worked as a lawyer at a court and law firm (2009-2014). Her work bridges legal practice and historical analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies.
