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Jens Rydgren is a Swedish writer, political commentator and a professor of sociology, at Stockholm University. Specialising in research of… more

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podmalm.bsky.social
What a great start to the sabbatical! Tri-write with @slsalo.bsky.social and @jensrydgren.bsky.social 95% there - “We would like to accept the article for publication, but before we go ahead, we would like to give you the opportunity to make some further minor changes//…//.”
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Liesbet Hooghe

lwestheuser.bsky.social
Just out
@europeansocieties.bsky.social: Koen Damhuis & I study how the divide bw far-right and liberal-left ideologies is anchored in moral and class-based forms of common sense reasoning.
We also show what qualitative research can contribute to cleavage theory www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Cleavage politics in ordinary reasoning: How common sense divides
This study explores how the ideological divide between the radical right and liberal left is anchored in the common sense reasoning of ordinary citizens. Across Western Europe, cleavage research ha...
www.tandfonline.com
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by Jens Rydgren

jensrydgren.bsky.social
Det går tillbaka till 1946 och en turné som Hammarbys hockeylag gjorde till England. Stig Emanuel "Stickan" Andersson började uttala Hammarby på svengelska – ”Hammarbaj” och så småningom blev det "bajen". Se t.ex.: www.gamlahammarbyfotboll.se/hammarby-fot...
Hammarby Fotboll
www.gamlahammarbyfotboll.se
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren

hdijkstra.bsky.social
Wrote a brief paper "Second Attempt at America First: Donald Trump and the Survival of International Organizations"

Some reflections on the first six months and what we generally know from the academic literature on the crisis of multilateralism

www.researchgate.net/publication/...
(PDF) Second Attempt at America First: Donald Trump and the Survival of International Organizations
PDF | The second Trump administration poses a serious existential challenge to many international organizations (IOs). Compared to the first term, the... | Find, read and cite all the research you nee...
www.researchgate.net
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Catherine E. De Vries

dkarpa.bsky.social
Public Service Decline and Support for the Populist Right:

"Our findings underscore the role of public service decline as a driver of support for populist parties, especially in areas undergoing demographic change"
Abstract The rise of populist right parties is well-studied, but little attention has been given to how public service performance influences voter support. Given that public services are often the primary means through which citizens interact with the state, we argue that declining public services can create grievances that increase the appeal of populist right parties. Focusing on England’s National Health Service (NHS), we combine administrative data on local health facility closures with panel data on public preferences and voting intentions. Using a staggered difference-indifferences design, we find that closures reduce satisfaction with public services and increase support for populist right parties. These effects are moderated by migrant registrations at local health practices, highlighting the interaction between public service performance and immigration concerns in fueling populist right support. Our findings underscore the role of public service decline as a driver of support for populist parties, especially in areas undergoing demographic change.
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by Jens Rydgren

jensrydgren.bsky.social
Nästan halva laget: Smilla Holmberg (2022-), Ellen Wangerheim (2020-), Emma Holmgren (2017-18, 2025-) Hanna Lundkvist (2019-2021), Filippa Angeldahl (2016-2017), Madelen Janogy (2021-2023), Julia Zigiotti Olme (2016-2018), Jonna Andersson (2022-2024).
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Simon Hix, Robert Huber , and 6 more

ammassarisofia.bsky.social
Thrilled that my article on women's activism in PRR parties has been published open access today in @cpsjournal.bsky.social 💫

journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

This is my favourite article from my PhD thesis. I love the topic, its findings, and the literature it draws on.

A quick 🧵:
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Duncan McDonnell

stijntvankessel.bsky.social
Our book is out and available to read open access online: academic.oup.com/book/60532. It is dedicated to Niko.
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by Jan Rovný — Reposted by Jens Rydgren

jrovny.bsky.social
My recent book "Ethnic Minorities, Political Competition, and Democracy" (OUP 2024) argues that minorities can help strengthen and protect democracy. I explain the lessons of the book in a podcast hosted by Licia Cianetti from the @unibirmingham.bsky.social

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Ethnic minorities are good for democracy – Here is why - New Books Network
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by Jens Rydgren

jensrydgren.bsky.social
Meet up with Zeth if you are around! Up and coming great scholar!
zethis.bsky.social
Zeth Isaksson @zethis.bsky.social · Jun 15
On my way to Contested Solidarities at CEU Vienna!
I'll be presenting my work on the long-term legacies of the 1989 revolution on Tuesday. If you're around and want to catch up, my take-a-coffee-with-great-scholars schedule is wide open.
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren

zethis.bsky.social
On my way to Contested Solidarities at CEU Vienna!
I'll be presenting my work on the long-term legacies of the 1989 revolution on Tuesday. If you're around and want to catch up, my take-a-coffee-with-great-scholars schedule is wide open.
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Caterina Froio, Pietro Castelli Gattinara

cpsjournal.bsky.social
(2) "When the Far Right Makes the News: Protest Characteristics and Media Coverage of Far-Right Mobilization in Europe" by Pietro Castelli Gattinara @pietrocastellig.bsky.social and Caterina Froio @caterinafr.bsky.social

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by Daniel Ziblatt — Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Paul G. Lewis, R. Daniel Kelemen , and 1 more

dziblatt.bsky.social
From my undergraduate lecture notes on the Weimar Republic's collapse
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Matthijs Rooduijn, Yuliya Kosyakova

akoustov.bsky.social
Our new IMR paper on the great replacement theory is now open-access. We find that about 20% (!) of German adults believe that white majorities are being deliberately replaced by non-white immigrants in a secretive attempt by malevolent elites to undermine their own country.

doi.org/10.1177/0197...
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by Jens Rydgren

jensrydgren.bsky.social
Open Ph.D. student position calls in Sociology and Sociological Demography at Stockholm University:

Ph.D. student position in Sociology: su.varbi.com/en/what:job/...

Ph.D. student position in Sociological Demography: su.varbi.com/what:job/job...

The closing date is March 1.
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PhD student in Sociology (A)
The Department of Sociology , founded 1954, offers a lively and collaborative research environment with a strong international research profile. The department is especially competitive in the areas o
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by Jens Rydgren

jensrydgren.bsky.social
Today I signed the contract for The Oxford Handbook of the Social Movements of the Far Right (OUP), which I will co-edit with Manuela Caiani. More info will follow in due time.
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by Silja Häusermann — Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Björn Bremer

siljahausermann.bsky.social
Recently, our book on the Transformation of the Left in Europe came out

Open access tinyurl.com/ahuxx6d6

A few interviews that summarize key findings:
🔉 Polisci No problem et al. podcast: tinyurl.com/54tvx3md
🔉 Swiss SD party podcast: tinyurl.com/ds4maabc
📖 SamPol Magazine: tinyurl.com/y93nd6cm
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Margaretha Järvinen, Erin O’Brien , and 1 more

jensrydgren.bsky.social
New position at our department: Senior Lecturer in Sociology with specialization in Personnel, Work and Organization

Department of Sociology, Stockholm University

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Universitetslektor i sociologi, inriktning personal, arbete & organisation
Mer information om oss finns på: Sociologiska institutionen  Arbetsuppgifter Arbetsuppgifterna består huvudsakligen av undervisning, kursutveckling, handledning och examination främst inom kurser
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Fabrizio Gilardi, Philipp Trein

apsrjournal.bsky.social
Just published on APSR First View: "The Free Movement of People and the Success of Far-Right Parties: Evidence from Switzerland’s Border Liberalization" by Ala Alrababah, Andreas Beerli, Dominik Hangartner, and Dalston Ward. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Anton Grau Larsen

lwestheuser.bsky.social
Class consciousness still shapes voting, but in a different way than in the past. That's the key finding of a study with @thomaslux.bsky.social now out in English.

We chart how class identity, interests and status link with voting for the left and right in Germany. A🧵
library.fes.de/pdf-files/a-...
Cover of the publication "Class consciousness and voting. Class as a political compass?" by Linus Westheuser and Thomas Lux, published by Friedrich Ebert Foundation. The cover illustration shows a stylized female worker flexing her muscles.
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Axel Dreher, Kanishka Jayasuriya , and 2 more

tabouchadi.bsky.social
New article accepted at CPS. @denis-cohen.bsky.social @thmskrr.bsky.social and I analyze how rental market risk affects radical right support. Combining data on local rent increases with the SOEP, we find that individuals facing increasing local rents become more likely to support the AfD. 🧵
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by Jens Rydgren

jensrydgren.bsky.social
Sad news. Walter Korpi was a great sociologist.
sofi.su.se
The Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) @sofi.su.se · Nov 26
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of an outstanding sociologist and a vital contributor to SOFI’s success. Professor Emeritus Walter Korpi passed away on November 19, at the age of 90.
Professor Walter Korpi Passes Away at 90 - Swedish Institute for Social Research
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of an outstanding sociologist and a vital contributor to SOFI’s success. Professor Emeritus Walter Korpi passed away on November 19, at t...
www.su.se
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Valeria Pulignano, Andreas Haupt

sofi.su.se
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of an outstanding sociologist and a vital contributor to SOFI’s success. Professor Emeritus Walter Korpi passed away on November 19, at the age of 90.
Professor Walter Korpi Passes Away at 90 - Swedish Institute for Social Research
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of an outstanding sociologist and a vital contributor to SOFI’s success. Professor Emeritus Walter Korpi passed away on November 19, at t...
www.su.se
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by Jens Rydgren

jensrydgren.bsky.social
Important initiative. In Sweden, we had similar major studies on power (in 1985-1990) and democracy (1997-2000). It would be high time to launch a new one here as well.
m-b-petersen.bsky.social
Michael Bang Petersen @m-b-petersen.bsky.social · Nov 23
The victory march of democracy has ended

What can we as researchers do?

In the Scandinavian countries, a particular tool is available: Democracy & Power Studies.

The Danish government appointed me as director of such a study. We started our work this year.

A 🧵 on what we do & how we do it

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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Svend‐Erik Skaaning

m-b-petersen.bsky.social
The victory march of democracy has ended

What can we as researchers do?

In the Scandinavian countries, a particular tool is available: Democracy & Power Studies.

The Danish government appointed me as director of such a study. We started our work this year.

A 🧵 on what we do & how we do it

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Reposted by Jens Rydgren

podmalm.bsky.social
New(ish) WP by Sanna Salo, @jensrydgren.bsky.social and me - ”Divided We Fall? Negotiating Responses to a Radical Right-Wing Party within the Swedish Labour Movement”

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Divided We Fall? Negotiating Responses to a Radical Right-wing Party within the Swedish Labour Movement
This paper analyses the responses of the Swedish labour movement – the Social Democratic Party and the blue-collar union confederation, the LO – to the populist radical right-wing party the Sweden Dem...
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Michael Allen, Tommaso Frattini

simonecremaschi.bsky.social
🚨 Publication Alert 🚨

Our paper about public service deprivation and far right support with @paularettl.bsky.social @marcocappelluti.bsky.social @catherinedevries.bsky.social is forthcoming at @ajpseditor.bsky.social! 🎉

👉 Preprint: osf.io/preprints/os...

#polisky
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Reposted by Jens Rydgren, Simon Weschle, Yamil Velez , and 1 more

ollefolke.bsky.social
My and @johannarickne.bsky.social 's paper on the ”Class Ceiling in Politics” is now out in the APSR with open access! We describe the key findings below. 1/9
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by Jens Rydgren

jensrydgren.bsky.social
"La montée des partis populistes dans les pays nordiques" (together with Ryan Switzer)

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La montée des partis populistes dans les pays nordiques
Pas encore de compte ?
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by Jens Rydgren

jensrydgren.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Far-right governments seek to cut billions of euros from research in Europe
Anti-immigration parties are pushing policies that are hostile or indifferent towards science.
www.nature.com
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