Charlotte Petersson
Senior lecturer

Presentation

I hold a PhD in Social Anthropology and work as a Senior Lecturer in Social Work. In my research, I focus on issues related to violence, trauma, and sexual and reproductive health, with particular attention to how people’s living conditions are shaped at the intersection of individual experiences and broader social and institutional contexts.

My research interests have developed in close relation to both practice and academia. A central part of my work involves making visible experiences that are often overlooked, such as men’s exposure to sexual violence. I am also interested in how trauma affects relationships and life choices over time, as well as how social work is shaped in times of crisis and societal change.

In my ongoing projects, I examine, among other things, how institutions can both counteract and reproduce violence, and what trauma-informed care may entail in different cultural and organizational contexts. My research is conducted in close collaboration with actors in social services, civil society, and the healthcare sector.

Recurring in my work are questions of how knowledge can be developed through dialogue between research and practice. A shared focus is to contribute to a deeper understanding of vulnerability, as well as of possibilities for change and support.