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Lena Wängnerud is a Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg. Her research focuses on political representation, voter behavior, and corruption, with a particular emphasis on gender equality in political contexts. She has published extensively on topics such as anti-corruption mechanisms, gender stereotypes in politics, and the intersection of gender and authoritarian politics.
Her work often explores how women’s representation in political institutions reduces corruption and improves governance. Recent studies include investigations into sexual forms of corruption, sextortion, and the impact of media sexism on women’s political ambition. Wängnerud has contributed to international collaborations, including chapters in handbooks like Handbook on Gender and Corruption in Democracies.
In addition to her academic contributions, she serves as Prefect of the Department of Political Science. Her research frequently uses experimental methods and vignette studies to analyze societal attitudes toward issues like depression-related sick leave and gender-based policies.
