Katrine Fangen
Biographic Data
| ID | 224220 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Katrine Fangen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Katrine |
| FAMILY NAME | Fangen |
| SIGNATURE | FANGEN K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Oslo |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8268-8536 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 33 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 239 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 31 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 2 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 9 |
Masculinity, masculinist politics, and political extremism
In recent years, two parallel phenomena concerning men – particularly young men – and politics have become increasingly visible in Western societies. First, young men have gravitated more towards t...
The Cambridge Handbook of the Psychology of Violent Extremism
Psychology, with its dedication to understanding human behavior and its complexities, is a key part in comprehending the underpinnings of violent extremism. This comprehensive resource encompasses all major psychological frameworks related to violent extremism, making it essential reading for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students determined to enact positive change in this critical area. This handbook provides a state-of-the-art ove…
Influencing the general public? The self-perceived communicative roles of Norwegian and Danish far-right anti-immigration actors
How do far-right actors perceive their agency in disseminating their worldviews? With the global rise of the far right, it is crucial to understand the communication strategies of far-right extra-parliamentary anti-immigration actors. Based on interviews with Norwegian and Danish far-right members of protest groups, blogs, right-wing alternative media, political parties and associations, this paper explores their communication methods, motivation…
Weaponized humor and militarized masculinity: The role of memes in far-right discourse on the Russo-Ukrainian war
This study examines 4chan’s politically incorrect (/pol) board, focusing on memes and discussions on two key topics, one backing Ukraine and the other supporting Russia in the ongoing war. We explore the presence of misogynistic, transphobic and anti-Semitic humour, revealing how the battlefield serves as a platform for expressing far-right ideologies of white supremacy and the dehumanization of enemies. The memetic targeting of trans people and …
We are living in the time of a turning point’: Exploring views on global entities in immigration – a comparative study of actors from different political leanings
In recent years, a series of global crises have triggered a heightened politicization of international policy efforts and a questioning of the role of global forums in the management of these crises. This article investigates the perspectives of diverse actors who mobilize against immigration to Norway, including actors from the mainstream right and left and from the far right and the far left, to analyse how they frame the impact of global polit…
Reaching out beyond the national border? How far‐right actors in Germany and Norway evaluate transnationalism
Research has emphasised the importance of far‐right transnationalism, in terms of both ideology and practice. Yet, the literature lacks a comprehensive analysis of how far‐right actors themselves reflect their transnational practices (or lack thereof), such as party‐level exchange, joint protest events, or online communication. Drawing on original interview data from Germany and Norway, our research unveils that while far‐right ‘nationalists’ gen…
The transnationalist nationalists: The joint curriculum of anti-immigration actors in Norway
This article delves into the transnational ideational influences that shape the discourse and actions of actors who mobilize against migration to Norway. While anti-immigrant sentiments often revolve around the preservation of the nation-state, their inspirations frequently transcend national borders. Through interviews with a diverse array of Norwegian actors who mobilize against migration, from left-wing to right-wing, parliamentary to extrapar…
A state-centred conception of nationhood? Norwegian bureaucrats on the nation
This article engages critically with the idea of state-centred nationhood, including its promises and limitations, as a foundation for state strategies of forging unity in (migration-related) diversity within nations. As states across Europe grapple with the management of migration-related diversity, in contexts of increasing polarization of public debate on nationhood, which conceptions of nationhood do they draw on? We build on data from Norway…
Gender and family rhetoric on the German far right
Historically, the family and, more generally, gender policies have been a central issue in both nationalist and far-right rhetoric. This holds particularly for Germany, where the so-called male-breadwinner model and the rhetoric of Kinder, Küche, Kirche (children, kitchen, church) have a long tradition. At the same time, Germany’s National Socialist past confers a negative connotation on notions of the family as a continuation of the nation. In t…
Variations within the Norwegian far right: From neo-Nazism to anti-Islamism
Since 2011, we have witnessed both the worst terror attack ever on Norwegian soil as well as an attempted act of terror. Both actions were conducted by right-wing extremists, who were radicalized by inspiration from, but not actual participation in, far right anti-Islamist groups. Even though most of the current far right groups in Norway do not openly support violence they are not innocent, as the rhetoric they propagate has directly inspired su…
Gendered Images of us and Them in Anti-Islamic Facebook Groups
Since the turn of the century, anti-Islamic sentiments have become increasingly present in public debate. Scholars conducting research on the far right have even warned that the extreme has become mainstream. A key aspect of this situation is the prominence of gender images in the construction of ‘us and them’ distinctions in arguments against Muslims and Islam. This article examines two anti-Islamic Facebook groups. The main arguments of partici…
The battle for truth: How online newspaper commenters defend their censored expressions
The presence of hate speech in the commentary field of online newspapers is a pressing challenge for free speech policy. We have conducted interviews with 15 people whose comments were censored for posting comments of a racist, discriminatory or hateful nature. What characterizes their self-understanding and enemy images? We found that central to their motivation for writing such comments was an understanding of themselves as particularly knowled…
Integration and Exclusion at Work: Latvian and Swedish Agency Nurses in Norway
Latvian Migrants' Circular or Permanent Migration to Norway: Economic and Social Factors
This article analyses migration decisions and labour market manoeuvring of Latvian migrants to Norway, as well as the economic and social conditions that influence their choices. How do they adapt to the labour market in Norway? Do they practise circular migration, or do they aim for more permanent settlement? For some circular migrants, 'reinforced' motivation for migration emerges gradually, partly related to differences in working conditions -…
The state of the nation: The Norwegian King’s annual addresses – a window on a shifting nationhood
This article supplements the limited research on the monarchy by highlighting the symbolic and cultural value of Norway’s Royal House in nation-building. To maintain his unifying and non-partisan role, the king must balance between conflicting perspectives on national identity. Our analysis of royal New Year’s speeches 1960–2014 examines the concepts of ‘Norwegianness’ conveyed, noting the increasing focus on diversity and a multicultural society
The Immigration Problem” and Norwegian Right-Wing Politicians
In this article, we explore Norwegian Progress Party politicians’ change of their rhetoric of immigration after the party for the first time became part of a coalition government in 2013. Equal to other right-wing populist parties in Europe, immigration has been the main reason for voters to support the Progress Party. How then does their immigration rhetoric change after entering office? This is important, as an intolerant immigration rhetoric h…
Norwegian national day oratory: Constructing and Reconstructing a National We
National day speeches play an explicit part in defining national identities. In this article, we examine how mayors in Norwegian municipalities reflect on Norway's increased diversity in their 17 May speeches. National day speeches in Norway are supposed to focus on unity, not conflict. Yet, what have they become in the context of diversity? In applying theoretical perspectives on nations, rituals and language to data consisting of a selection of…
Inclusion and Exclusion of Young Adult Migrants in Europe: Barriers and Bridges
The “Syria traveller”: Reintegration or legal sanctioning
This article analyses discourses on Islamist radicalisation and threats of terrorism in Norway, with a focus on a new category of people known as “Syria travellers”, i.e. young Norwegians who go to Syria to fight for the Islamic State. Our analysis of debates in the media, policy documents and parliamentary discussions revealed two main narratives regarding the authorities’ response to Syria travellers: the first emphasises legal sanctions, and t…
Reconstituting Race in Youth Studies
Navigating Ethnic Stigmatisation in the Educational Setting: Coping Strategies of Young Immigrants and Descendants of Immigrants in Norway
Tolerance and equality are widespread norms in the official policy of many European countries. The educational system is an arena which even more than others is meant to foster equal opportunities by giving individuals the opportunity to strive for social mobility through their educational performance. Despite this, young people from ethnic minority backgrounds experience different forms of stigmatization in school and higher education, ranging f…
Young adults of ethnic minority background on the Norwegian labour market: The interactional co-construction of exclusion by employers and customers
Labour market participation is commonly conceptualized as an indicator of immigrant integration, although integration is not something that should be conflated with inclusion. The mere fact of employment is no silver bullet. The sociology of work needs to consider experiences of exclusion both before and after entry to the labour market. This article is based on a 25-case selection of 50 in-depth interviews that we conducted with young adults of …
Young Migrants: Exclusion and Belonging in Europe
This collection is the first to examine the life experiences of young adult immigrants in Europe, as transmitted by the young adults themselves, and together with the analytical framework, seeks to un
Social exclusion and inclusion of young immigrants: Presentation of an analytical framework
Social exclusion is a term which was introduced in the social sciences in the early 1990s in order to extend the focus beyond poverty by focusing on the relation between the individual and the society. During later years, it has been common to speak of a new social exclusion perspective, which is better fit to analyze the more heterogeneous, multicultural and complex society (Body-Gendrot, 2002). In this article, I will focus on the social exclus…
Bokomtaler
Humiliation Experienced by Somali Refugees in Norway
Life as a refugee attempting to create a new life in an unfamiliar country is filled with uncertainties. Due to a lack of language and cultural knowledge, misunderstandings occur. People in these circumstances are vulnerable to experiences of humiliation. The majority population's prejudices against strangers also contribute to newlyarrived refugees experiencing more humiliating situations than do others. This paper attempts to analyse experience…
Social exclusion and inclusion of young immigrants: Presentation of an analytical framework
Social exclusion is a term which was introduced in the social sciences in the early 1990s in order to extend the focus beyond poverty by focusing on the relation between the individual and the society. During later years, it has been common to speak of a new social exclusion perspective, which is better fit to analyze the more heterogeneous, multicultural and complex society (Body-Gendrot, 2002). In this article, I will focus on the social exclus…
Right-wing skinheads- Nostalgia and binary oppositions
The Immigration Problem” and Norwegian Right-Wing Politicians
In this article, we explore Norwegian Progress Party politicians’ change of their rhetoric of immigration after the party for the first time became part of a coalition government in 2013. Equal to other right-wing populist parties in Europe, immigration has been the main reason for voters to support the Progress Party. How then does their immigration rhetoric change after entering office? This is important, as an intolerant immigration rhetoric h…
Gender and family rhetoric on the German far right
Historically, the family and, more generally, gender policies have been a central issue in both nationalist and far-right rhetoric. This holds particularly for Germany, where the so-called male-breadwinner model and the rhetoric of Kinder, Küche, Kirche (children, kitchen, church) have a long tradition. At the same time, Germany’s National Socialist past confers a negative connotation on notions of the family as a continuation of the nation. In t…
Breaking Up the Different Constituting Parts of Ethnicity: The Case of Young Somalis in Norway
How do young Somalis in Norway conceptualize their sense of position and belonging? How do they relate to different entities such as Norway, Somalia, the Somali community in Norway and friends from different ethnic groups? I discuss young Somalis' narratives of location in light of debates in contemporary identity theory. The article is a case study of five young Somalis who were part of a sample of 40 Somalis interviewed during the period 2003-2…
On the Margins of Life: Life Stories of Radical Nationalists
This essay discusses the life stories of four radical nationalists. It is based on life story interviews as well as information gathered through a year of fieldwork. This includes conversations with all forty participants of the Norwegian radical nationalist subculture in 1993-94, and in-depth interviews with all the leading activists, except one. Elsewhere I have analysed the identities of these young people in terms of group membership, ideolog…
The battle for truth: How online newspaper commenters defend their censored expressions
The presence of hate speech in the commentary field of online newspapers is a pressing challenge for free speech policy. We have conducted interviews with 15 people whose comments were censored for posting comments of a racist, discriminatory or hateful nature. What characterizes their self-understanding and enemy images? We found that central to their motivation for writing such comments was an understanding of themselves as particularly knowled…
Reconstituting Race in Youth Studies
Young adults of ethnic minority background on the Norwegian labour market: The interactional co-construction of exclusion by employers and customers
Labour market participation is commonly conceptualized as an indicator of immigrant integration, although integration is not something that should be conflated with inclusion. The mere fact of employment is no silver bullet. The sociology of work needs to consider experiences of exclusion both before and after entry to the labour market. This article is based on a 25-case selection of 50 in-depth interviews that we conducted with young adults of …
Reaching out beyond the national border? How far‐right actors in Germany and Norway evaluate transnationalism
Research has emphasised the importance of far‐right transnationalism, in terms of both ideology and practice. Yet, the literature lacks a comprehensive analysis of how far‐right actors themselves reflect their transnational practices (or lack thereof), such as party‐level exchange, joint protest events, or online communication. Drawing on original interview data from Germany and Norway, our research unveils that while far‐right ‘nationalists’ gen…
Variations within the Norwegian far right: From neo-Nazism to anti-Islamism
Since 2011, we have witnessed both the worst terror attack ever on Norwegian soil as well as an attempted act of terror. Both actions were conducted by right-wing extremists, who were radicalized by inspiration from, but not actual participation in, far right anti-Islamist groups. Even though most of the current far right groups in Norway do not openly support violence they are not innocent, as the rhetoric they propagate has directly inspired su…
Gendered Images of us and Them in Anti-Islamic Facebook Groups
Since the turn of the century, anti-Islamic sentiments have become increasingly present in public debate. Scholars conducting research on the far right have even warned that the extreme has become mainstream. A key aspect of this situation is the prominence of gender images in the construction of ‘us and them’ distinctions in arguments against Muslims and Islam. This article examines two anti-Islamic Facebook groups. The main arguments of partici…
Citizenship among young adult Somalis in Norway
This article analyses young Somalis’ citizenship in the sense of their civic activities on different geographic levels, and the interrelationship between civic activity, class, ethnicity and age. What are the participatory roles of the young Somalis, and how do they relate to entities such as politics, nation and ethnicity? How does class influence different levels of orientation? Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five S…
Integration and Exclusion at Work: Latvian and Swedish Agency Nurses in Norway
Norwegian national day oratory: Constructing and Reconstructing a National We
National day speeches play an explicit part in defining national identities. In this article, we examine how mayors in Norwegian municipalities reflect on Norway's increased diversity in their 17 May speeches. National day speeches in Norway are supposed to focus on unity, not conflict. Yet, what have they become in the context of diversity? In applying theoretical perspectives on nations, rituals and language to data consisting of a selection of…
Navigating Ethnic Stigmatisation in the Educational Setting: Coping Strategies of Young Immigrants and Descendants of Immigrants in Norway
Tolerance and equality are widespread norms in the official policy of many European countries. The educational system is an arena which even more than others is meant to foster equal opportunities by giving individuals the opportunity to strive for social mobility through their educational performance. Despite this, young people from ethnic minority backgrounds experience different forms of stigmatization in school and higher education, ranging f…
The transnationalist nationalists: The joint curriculum of anti-immigration actors in Norway
This article delves into the transnational ideational influences that shape the discourse and actions of actors who mobilize against migration to Norway. While anti-immigrant sentiments often revolve around the preservation of the nation-state, their inspirations frequently transcend national borders. Through interviews with a diverse array of Norwegian actors who mobilize against migration, from left-wing to right-wing, parliamentary to extrapar…
A state-centred conception of nationhood? Norwegian bureaucrats on the nation
This article engages critically with the idea of state-centred nationhood, including its promises and limitations, as a foundation for state strategies of forging unity in (migration-related) diversity within nations. As states across Europe grapple with the management of migration-related diversity, in contexts of increasing polarization of public debate on nationhood, which conceptions of nationhood do they draw on? We build on data from Norway…
The “Syria traveller”: Reintegration or legal sanctioning
This article analyses discourses on Islamist radicalisation and threats of terrorism in Norway, with a focus on a new category of people known as “Syria travellers”, i.e. young Norwegians who go to Syria to fight for the Islamic State. Our analysis of debates in the media, policy documents and parliamentary discussions revealed two main narratives regarding the authorities’ response to Syria travellers: the first emphasises legal sanctions, and t…
Separate or equal? The emergence of an all-female group in Norway's rightist underground
This article discusses the importance of separate women's organizations in militant groups of the far right. The analysis suggests that the existence of a separate women's group has not only enhanced the respect the members feel for themselves and each other, but has been successful in eliciting greater respect from their male counterparts, resulting in the women receiving greater responsibility in the organization. The article is based on partic…
The state of the nation: The Norwegian King’s annual addresses – a window on a shifting nationhood
This article supplements the limited research on the monarchy by highlighting the symbolic and cultural value of Norway’s Royal House in nation-building. To maintain his unifying and non-partisan role, the king must balance between conflicting perspectives on national identity. Our analysis of royal New Year’s speeches 1960–2014 examines the concepts of ‘Norwegianness’ conveyed, noting the increasing focus on diversity and a multicultural society
We are living in the time of a turning point’: Exploring views on global entities in immigration – a comparative study of actors from different political leanings
In recent years, a series of global crises have triggered a heightened politicization of international policy efforts and a questioning of the role of global forums in the management of these crises. This article investigates the perspectives of diverse actors who mobilize against immigration to Norway, including actors from the mainstream right and left and from the far right and the far left, to analyse how they frame the impact of global polit…
Separate or equal? The emergence of an all-female group in Norway's rightist underground
This article discusses the importance of separate women's organizations in militant groups of the far right. The analysis suggests that the existence of a separate women's group has not only enhanced the respect the members feel for themselves and each other, but has been successful in eliciting greater respect from their male counterparts, resulting in the women receiving greater responsibility in the organization. The article is based on partic…
Right-wing skinheads- Nostalgia and binary oppositions
On the Margins of Life: Life Stories of Radical Nationalists
This essay discusses the life stories of four radical nationalists. It is based on life story interviews as well as information gathered through a year of fieldwork. This includes conversations with all forty participants of the Norwegian radical nationalist subculture in 1993-94, and in-depth interviews with all the leading activists, except one. Elsewhere I have analysed the identities of these young people in terms of group membership, ideolog…
Assimilert, hybrid eller inkorporert i det etniske? Tilpasning og identifikasjon blant somaliere i Norge
Assimilated, hybrid or ethnically incorporated? Adaptation and identification among Somalis in Norway
Humiliation Experienced by Somali Refugees in Norway
Life as a refugee attempting to create a new life in an unfamiliar country is filled with uncertainties. Due to a lack of language and cultural knowledge, misunderstandings occur. People in these circumstances are vulnerable to experiences of humiliation. The majority population's prejudices against strangers also contribute to newlyarrived refugees experiencing more humiliating situations than do others. This paper attempts to analyse experience…
Bokomtaler
Citizenship among young adult Somalis in Norway
This article analyses young Somalis’ citizenship in the sense of their civic activities on different geographic levels, and the interrelationship between civic activity, class, ethnicity and age. What are the participatory roles of the young Somalis, and how do they relate to entities such as politics, nation and ethnicity? How does class influence different levels of orientation? Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with five S…
Breaking Up the Different Constituting Parts of Ethnicity: The Case of Young Somalis in Norway
How do young Somalis in Norway conceptualize their sense of position and belonging? How do they relate to different entities such as Norway, Somalia, the Somali community in Norway and friends from different ethnic groups? I discuss young Somalis' narratives of location in light of debates in contemporary identity theory. The article is a case study of five young Somalis who were part of a sample of 40 Somalis interviewed during the period 2003-2…
Bokomtaler
Social exclusion and inclusion of young immigrants: Presentation of an analytical framework
Social exclusion is a term which was introduced in the social sciences in the early 1990s in order to extend the focus beyond poverty by focusing on the relation between the individual and the society. During later years, it has been common to speak of a new social exclusion perspective, which is better fit to analyze the more heterogeneous, multicultural and complex society (Body-Gendrot, 2002). In this article, I will focus on the social exclus…
Young Migrants: Exclusion and Belonging in Europe
This collection is the first to examine the life experiences of young adult immigrants in Europe, as transmitted by the young adults themselves, and together with the analytical framework, seeks to un
Young adults of ethnic minority background on the Norwegian labour market: The interactional co-construction of exclusion by employers and customers
Labour market participation is commonly conceptualized as an indicator of immigrant integration, although integration is not something that should be conflated with inclusion. The mere fact of employment is no silver bullet. The sociology of work needs to consider experiences of exclusion both before and after entry to the labour market. This article is based on a 25-case selection of 50 in-depth interviews that we conducted with young adults of …
Navigating Ethnic Stigmatisation in the Educational Setting: Coping Strategies of Young Immigrants and Descendants of Immigrants in Norway
Tolerance and equality are widespread norms in the official policy of many European countries. The educational system is an arena which even more than others is meant to foster equal opportunities by giving individuals the opportunity to strive for social mobility through their educational performance. Despite this, young people from ethnic minority backgrounds experience different forms of stigmatization in school and higher education, ranging f…
Inclusion and Exclusion of Young Adult Migrants in Europe: Barriers and Bridges
The “Syria traveller”: Reintegration or legal sanctioning
This article analyses discourses on Islamist radicalisation and threats of terrorism in Norway, with a focus on a new category of people known as “Syria travellers”, i.e. young Norwegians who go to Syria to fight for the Islamic State. Our analysis of debates in the media, policy documents and parliamentary discussions revealed two main narratives regarding the authorities’ response to Syria travellers: the first emphasises legal sanctions, and t…
Reconstituting Race in Youth Studies
Norwegian national day oratory: Constructing and Reconstructing a National We
National day speeches play an explicit part in defining national identities. In this article, we examine how mayors in Norwegian municipalities reflect on Norway's increased diversity in their 17 May speeches. National day speeches in Norway are supposed to focus on unity, not conflict. Yet, what have they become in the context of diversity? In applying theoretical perspectives on nations, rituals and language to data consisting of a selection of…
The state of the nation: The Norwegian King’s annual addresses – a window on a shifting nationhood
This article supplements the limited research on the monarchy by highlighting the symbolic and cultural value of Norway’s Royal House in nation-building. To maintain his unifying and non-partisan role, the king must balance between conflicting perspectives on national identity. Our analysis of royal New Year’s speeches 1960–2014 examines the concepts of ‘Norwegianness’ conveyed, noting the increasing focus on diversity and a multicultural society
The Immigration Problem” and Norwegian Right-Wing Politicians
In this article, we explore Norwegian Progress Party politicians’ change of their rhetoric of immigration after the party for the first time became part of a coalition government in 2013. Equal to other right-wing populist parties in Europe, immigration has been the main reason for voters to support the Progress Party. How then does their immigration rhetoric change after entering office? This is important, as an intolerant immigration rhetoric h…
Latvian Migrants' Circular or Permanent Migration to Norway: Economic and Social Factors
This article analyses migration decisions and labour market manoeuvring of Latvian migrants to Norway, as well as the economic and social conditions that influence their choices. How do they adapt to the labour market in Norway? Do they practise circular migration, or do they aim for more permanent settlement? For some circular migrants, 'reinforced' motivation for migration emerges gradually, partly related to differences in working conditions -…
Gendered Images of us and Them in Anti-Islamic Facebook Groups
Since the turn of the century, anti-Islamic sentiments have become increasingly present in public debate. Scholars conducting research on the far right have even warned that the extreme has become mainstream. A key aspect of this situation is the prominence of gender images in the construction of ‘us and them’ distinctions in arguments against Muslims and Islam. This article examines two anti-Islamic Facebook groups. The main arguments of partici…
The battle for truth: How online newspaper commenters defend their censored expressions
The presence of hate speech in the commentary field of online newspapers is a pressing challenge for free speech policy. We have conducted interviews with 15 people whose comments were censored for posting comments of a racist, discriminatory or hateful nature. What characterizes their self-understanding and enemy images? We found that central to their motivation for writing such comments was an understanding of themselves as particularly knowled…
Integration and Exclusion at Work: Latvian and Swedish Agency Nurses in Norway
Gender and family rhetoric on the German far right
Historically, the family and, more generally, gender policies have been a central issue in both nationalist and far-right rhetoric. This holds particularly for Germany, where the so-called male-breadwinner model and the rhetoric of Kinder, Küche, Kirche (children, kitchen, church) have a long tradition. At the same time, Germany’s National Socialist past confers a negative connotation on notions of the family as a continuation of the nation. In t…
Variations within the Norwegian far right: From neo-Nazism to anti-Islamism
Since 2011, we have witnessed both the worst terror attack ever on Norwegian soil as well as an attempted act of terror. Both actions were conducted by right-wing extremists, who were radicalized by inspiration from, but not actual participation in, far right anti-Islamist groups. Even though most of the current far right groups in Norway do not openly support violence they are not innocent, as the rhetoric they propagate has directly inspired su…
Political science (26 works) · Sociology (24 works) · Law (19 works) · Law (17 works) · Politics (17 works) · Gender Studies (16 works) · Gender Studies (13 works) · Norwegian (11 works) · Migration, Refugees, and Integration (10 works) · Immigration (8 works)