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KvinnSamSem: Kirsten Hansteen – Norway’s first female minister

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Margrethe Einarsen, who holds a master’s degree in gender studies, presents her new book "Våkne kvinner" about Kirsten Hansteen, a feminist, communist, anti-fascist, peace activist and Norway’s first female minister.

Seminar
Date
18 May 2026
Time
12:00 - 13:00
Location
Faculty of Humanities, University of Gothenburg, Room C201A
Cost
Free
Additional info
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The seminar lasts one hour and takes place at lunchtime. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch.
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Listen to Margrethe Einarsen as she talks about her new book, "Våkne kvinner". The biography tells the story of Kirsten Hansteen, Norway’s first female minister, and her life from the culturally radical circles of the interwar period, through her resistance work during the Second World War, to her social activism in the post-war era.

About KvinnSamSem

KvinnSamSem is an open seminar series for anyone interested in women's and gender research! The project is presented and participants have the opportunity to ask questions and give feedback in a relaxed manner. The seminar is usually held in Swedish but can be held in English, Norwegian or Danish based on the wishes of the speaker or participants.

Upcoming seminars

5 June kl. 12–13

Camila Borges Freitas on her research about representation, activism and archives

28 October kl. 12–13

Hannah Kaarina Yoken presents her project on media and gender history

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