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Professor Tuija Saresma holds the position of Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Eastern Finland since April 2024. Her research focuses on hate speech, racism, misogyny, and populism, particularly in the context of social media. She has conducted pioneering work on men’s rights activists’ blogs and the societal impacts of online hate speech. Despite facing significant backlash and targeted campaigns, she remains committed to advancing critical cultural and gender studies.
Education and Titles:
- PhD in Contemporary Culture, University of Jyväskylä (2007)
- MSocSc in Sociology and MA in Literature, University of Jyväskylä (1996)
- Multiple Docent titles in Cultural, Gender, and Biographical Studies
Research Interests: Saresma’s work bridges cultural studies with societal critique, emphasizing the role of culture in shaping inequality and marginalization. She advocates for constructive dialogue in polarized digital spaces and defends academic freedom against populist disinformation campaigns.
Awards and Roles:
- Academic of the Year (2022)
- Leadership roles in Finnish academic societies, including Chair of the Association for Gender Studies in Finland (2020–2021)
Personal Insights: She balances her rigorous academic work with yoga, long walks, and a focus on North Karelian landscapes. Saresma underscores the importance of humanity’s cultural foundation, asserting that cultural studies are indispensable to understanding societal dynamics.
