Majken Jul Sørensen

Majken Jul Sørensen is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Karlstad University, specializing in nonviolent social movements, conflict transformation, and the role of humor in activism. Her research explores how marginalized groups use creative strategies to challenge power structures, with a focus on constructive resistance frameworks and historical case studies.

Education: B.A. in Sociology from the University of Tromsø (Norway), M.A. in Peace and Reconciliation Studies from Coventry University (UK), Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Wollongong (Australia). Postdoctoral affiliation at the University of Wollongong (2015-2017). Prior career includes social education in Denmark, public administration in Norway, and advisory roles in regional planning.

Research interests span humor as a nonviolent strategy, conflict escalation dynamics, and the intersection of civil resistance with historical narratives. Key works include Humour in Political Activism (2016) and Laughing All the Way to Social Change (2017). Her articles analyze case studies from global social movements, emphasizing innovative frameworks for understanding resistance.

Teaching focuses on sociology, social psychology, qualitative methods, and spatial planning. Publications bridge academic and public audiences, emphasizing accessible writing about nonviolence and peacebuilding.