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Simon Härnbro is a Lecturer at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Culture and Society (IKOS) and the Division of Social Work (SOCARB). His work bridges critical social theory and empirical analysis of contemporary social work practices, particularly under marketized welfare systems.
His research focuses on the impact of procurement and market logic on social work, exploring how clients are constructed as 'motivated' subjects accountable for their own improvement. Key themes include the genealogy of poverty, mobility of marginalized populations, and the transformation of public service ethics under neoliberal governance.
The recent publications (2019–2023) reveal a consistent trajectory examining power, subjectivity, and institutional change in Swedish social services. These works employ genealogical and critical discourse methods, often co-authored with Magnus Dahlstedt and Marcus Herz, and are published in leading Nordic journals such as Nordic Social Work Research and Sociological Research.
While no formal scientific awards are listed, his contributions are significant within the critical social work community. His research may inform policy debates on equity, dignity, and accountability in welfare provision.
There is no public information available about student supervision, grants, or leadership in research labs or teams. However, his interdisciplinary engagement between sociology, cultural studies, and social work suggests collaborative research environments.
