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Rickard Jonsson is a Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Stockholm University. His research focuses on linguistic ethnography, humor studies, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and youth language practices. He has authored books such as Blatte betyder kompis and edited the Routledge Handbook of Language and Youth Culture. His work often explores the intersection of language, power, and identity in educational and institutional settings.
Research Interests:
- Linguistic ethnography and narrative analysis
- Critical studies of humor and affect
- Gender and sexuality in youth contexts
- Contemporary urban vernaculars (e.g., Rinkeby Swedish)
- School ethnography and anti-school culture
Recent Articles Highlight:
His recent work examines humor in detention centers, banal humor in correctional settings, and the social positioning of urban vernaculars in prestigious spaces. He critiques media stereotypes of youth language and explores how humor and affect shape power dynamics in institutions.
Advising and Grants:
- Doctoral students: Martina Wiksten, Kaly Halkawt Lundström, Anja Norell
- Projects include Humor på allvar and Förortsslang och det åtråvärda svenska.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Department of Child and Youth Studies, collaborating on projects analyzing youth cultures, language ideologies, and institutional ethnography.
