Ylva Lorentzon

Ylva Lorentzon is a Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Child and Adolescent Studies and actively contributes to the Centre for the Studies of Children's Culture. Her research focuses on cultural sociology perspectives of children's culture, theatre, cultural policy, migration, and youth participation. She explores how artistic practices intersect with political initiatives and social inclusion.

• Current Research: Interdisciplinary study on children's healthcare participation (2024-2026, Forte-funded) and migration representation in Swedish children's theatre (2021-2025, Swedish Research Council).
• Methodological Expertise: Ethnographic fieldwork, policy analysis, and qualitative audience studies.
• Teaching: Offers courses in children's culture at undergraduate and advanced levels.

Her work examines power asymmetries in cultural production, the arm's length policy principle, and how theatre can foster civil resilience through critical reflection. While no specific awards are listed, her publications address diversity policy, empathy in performances, and institutional challenges in children's cultural fields.