Jørn Ljunggren

Jørn Ljunggren serves as a Research Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research (Norwegian Social Research) and the Youth Research division. His scholarly work focuses on critical sociological examinations of contemporary Norwegian society, with particular emphasis on class structures, gender dynamics, and social inequalities among youth populations.

Dr. Ljunggren's research spans several interconnected areas of sociological inquiry:

• Gender studies with special focus on men and masculinities
• Social class analysis and working-class studies
• Youth development and educational inequalities
• Political participation and trust across social classes
• Intersectional approaches to understanding social inequalities
• Segregation patterns in urban contexts

His recent publications demonstrate sustained scholarly productivity through 2025, with significant contributions to understanding pandemic impacts on education, evolving masculinity patterns, and life chance differentiation. Ljunggren's work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy implications, particularly evident in his analyses of gender equality implementation and educational inequality.

Ljunggren actively contributes to the Center for Urban Equality Research, Oslo (CURE Oslo) and the Youth Research group, participating in interdisciplinary efforts to understand and address social inequalities in urban settings. His research methodology frequently combines qualitative longitudinal approaches with quantitative register data analysis, providing comprehensive insights into Norwegian social dynamics.