Laufey Axelsdóttir
Biographic Data
| ID | 6521987 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laufey Axelsdóttir |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laufey |
| FAMILY NAME | Axelsdóttir |
| SIGNATURE | AXELSDÓTTIR L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Iceland |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6602-6703 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Challenges and opportunities of interactive learning in addressing sexual harassment in policing
Sexual harassment is widespread within the police. In this article we explore the outcome of a research-informed training programme, an in-group forum incorporating interactive learning methods, developed to counter sexual harassment within the Icelandic police. We examine the challenges and opportunities the programme presents for addressing sexual harassment in man-dominated, masculinised organisations such as the police. Building on qualitativ…
Justice and utility: Approval of gender quotas to increase gender balance in top‐level managements—lessons from Iceland
Despite the adoption of board gender quotas in several countries, little is known about the views on quotas outside the boards. In this article, we expand the dialogue about gender quotas by examining managers' arguments (justice and utility) for quotas as a measure to increase gender balance in top‐level managements. Drawing on a survey of 504 men and women managers in 244 of Iceland's largest companies, we show that social‐justice arguments and…
Gender Balance in Executive Management: Top-Managers’ Understanding of Barriers and Solutions from the Demand–Supply Perspective
Gender Balance in Executive Management: Top-Managers' Understanding of Barriers and Solutions from the Demand–Supply Perspective
Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State and Society - Volume 25, Number 2, Summer 2018
The Realization of Gender Quotas in Post-collapse Iceland
Gender quotas have become a way to increase women’s participation in leading positions in economic life. Iceland enacted corporate gender quotas in 2013, requiring a minimum of 40% of each gender. These quotas were legalized after the financial collapse in 2008, which many blamed on male dominance of the economy. The focus of this paper is the timeframe of the turn to quotas, and the media discourse and parliamentary debate regarding men and wome…
The Realization of Gender Quotas in Post-collapse Iceland
Gender quotas have become a way to increase women’s participation in leading positions in economic life. Iceland enacted corporate gender quotas in 2013, requiring a minimum of 40% of each gender. These quotas were legalized after the financial collapse in 2008, which many blamed on male dominance of the economy. The focus of this paper is the timeframe of the turn to quotas, and the media discourse and parliamentary debate regarding men and wome…
Gender Balance in Executive Management: Top-Managers' Understanding of Barriers and Solutions from the Demand–Supply Perspective
Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State and Society - Volume 25, Number 2, Summer 2018
Justice and utility: Approval of gender quotas to increase gender balance in top‐level managements—lessons from Iceland
Despite the adoption of board gender quotas in several countries, little is known about the views on quotas outside the boards. In this article, we expand the dialogue about gender quotas by examining managers' arguments (justice and utility) for quotas as a measure to increase gender balance in top‐level managements. Drawing on a survey of 504 men and women managers in 244 of Iceland's largest companies, we show that social‐justice arguments and…
The Realization of Gender Quotas in Post-collapse Iceland
Gender quotas have become a way to increase women’s participation in leading positions in economic life. Iceland enacted corporate gender quotas in 2013, requiring a minimum of 40% of each gender. These quotas were legalized after the financial collapse in 2008, which many blamed on male dominance of the economy. The focus of this paper is the timeframe of the turn to quotas, and the media discourse and parliamentary debate regarding men and wome…
Gender Balance in Executive Management: Top-Managers’ Understanding of Barriers and Solutions from the Demand–Supply Perspective
Gender Balance in Executive Management: Top-Managers' Understanding of Barriers and Solutions from the Demand–Supply Perspective
Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State and Society - Volume 25, Number 2, Summer 2018
Justice and utility: Approval of gender quotas to increase gender balance in top‐level managements—lessons from Iceland
Despite the adoption of board gender quotas in several countries, little is known about the views on quotas outside the boards. In this article, we expand the dialogue about gender quotas by examining managers' arguments (justice and utility) for quotas as a measure to increase gender balance in top‐level managements. Drawing on a survey of 504 men and women managers in 244 of Iceland's largest companies, we show that social‐justice arguments and…
Challenges and opportunities of interactive learning in addressing sexual harassment in policing
Sexual harassment is widespread within the police. In this article we explore the outcome of a research-informed training programme, an in-group forum incorporating interactive learning methods, developed to counter sexual harassment within the Icelandic police. We examine the challenges and opportunities the programme presents for addressing sexual harassment in man-dominated, masculinised organisations such as the police. Building on qualitativ…
Economics (4 works) · Balance (ability (3 works) · Business (3 works) · Finance (3 works) · Gender Diversity and Inequality (3 works) · Gender Politics and Representation (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Demand management (2 works) · Executive summary (2 works)