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Simon Ekström is a Professor in Ethnology at Stockholm University's Department of Ethnology, History of Religions and Gender Studies (ERG). He actively contributes to maritime ethnology through his role in the interdisciplinary research program The Forgotten Fleet – Sweden's "Blue" Cultural Heritage 1450-1850, collaborating with maritime museums and cultural institutions. His work spans ethnological theory, cultural heritage processes, and gender analysis.
- Current research: Maritime accidents (Estonia disaster 1994), cultural heritage dynamics, and media representation
- Past research: Legal handling of rape reports (1946–50), honor killings discourse
- Teaching: Leads courses in museum studies and cultural heritage programs
Key article themes reveal ethnology's evolving relationship with maritime heritage, including:
- Archive decay and knowledge privatization
- Folklore recontextualization through modern media
- Gendered heritage narratives
- Post-ethnological cultural preservation
His work with museum collections and public memory projects demonstrates ongoing engagement with:
- Maritime archaeology
- Oral history documentation
- Public exhibition design
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
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