Learning, prevention and consequences of antisemitism in the Swedish educational system
Teaching and education have been regarded as the most important tools in the fight against antisemitism. Yet, there is a shortage of research on these issues, despite their relevance for several fields of research, education, and for policy.
The purpose of the network “Learning, prevention and consequences of antisemitism in the Swedish educational system” (financed by Vetenskapsrådet 2023-2026) is to sustain, promote, and develop research on how teaching about antisemitism is organized and what knowledge about Jews, Judaism, and antisemitism that is being reproduced in Swedish schools. The network also recognizes the importance of including the perspectives and experiences of the Jewish minority in this research. The network further aims at contributing to the theoretical discussion on antisemitism by providing a much-needed forum for critical exchange between research groups devoted to the study of racism and nationalism in contemporary society.
Facts
Financier
Vetenskapsrådet
Project time
2023-2025
Participating institutions and researchers
The steering committee consists of
Christer Mattsson, Segerstedt institute, project leader
Mirjam Katzin, Segerstedt institute/Malmö stad, project coordinator
Malin Thor Tureby, Department of Society, Culture and Identity, Malmö University
Oscar Österberg, Living History Forum
Lars M Andersson, Forum for Jewish Studies, Uppsala University
Claes Tängh Wrangel, CEMFOR, Uppsala University
Contact
If you wish to get in contact with or join the network, please email mirjam.katzin@gu.se