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Julia Bahner is an Associate Professor at Lund University's School of Social Work with multiple specialized affiliations including Civil Society and Social Movements, Child Youth and Family, Professions and Organisation, and Social Vulnerability and Inequality. She is actively engaged in research and teaching with a focus on disability rights and sexuality.
- Associate Professor, School of Social Work
- Senior Lecturer, Social Vulnerability and Inequality
- Senior Lecturer, Child, Youth and Family
- Associate Senior Lecturer, Civil Society and Social Movements
- Profile Area Member, LU Profile Area: Human Rights
- Profile Area Member, LU Profile Area: Proactive Ageing
Dr. Bahner's research centers on the intersection of disability rights, sexuality, and social policy. Her work examines how accessibility issues impact sexual expression and relationships for people with disabilities, drawing on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. She has conducted extensive research on sexual citizenship, personal assistance services, and disability rights movements across multiple countries including Sweden, England, the Netherlands, and Australia. Her research often involves collaboration with civil society organizations and aims to develop practical tools for improving services and policies.
Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on disability rights movements, digitalization's impact on organizational engagement, and the complex relationship between disability and sexuality. The articles reveal a trajectory from theoretical exploration of sexual citizenship to practical applications in policy development and service provision, with increasing attention to intersectional aspects of disability identity and representation.
- Leading Forte-funded research project 'Representation in the digital era: Democratic consequences of changing engagement in the Swedish disability movement'
- Conducting project 'Improved Sexual Health as a Basis for Violence Prevention' funded by Norrbacka-Eugenia Foundation
- Developing easy-to-read materials based on her book 'Disability and Sexuality' with FUB Uppsala County
- Leading study circle for young people with disabilities through Folkuniversitetet in Malmö
Dr. Bahner actively supervises doctoral students and teaches in both bachelor's and master's social work programs. Her work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities, good health and well-being, and gender equality. She frequently collaborates with disability organizations, government agencies, and international researchers to translate academic findings into practical applications that improve the lives of people with disabilities.
