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Gendering risk and vulnerability: Tensions and conflicting views in crisis preparedness work in Sweden

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Previous studies suggest that the integration of civil protection, crisis management and the machinery of risk assessment lies at the heart of current securitization thereby constituting a shift in focus from war and military operations to all‐risk perspectives. This article explores how these processes of integration intersect with gendered power dynamics at a practical level, by focusing on tensions and conflicting views on how this work should be organized and understood. The article is based on a study of professionals who analyse risks and vulnerability at a local and regional level in Sweden. The material consists of observations and interviews. The analysis shows that although these professionals’ work is contrasted to masculine‐coded operative professions, it seems to be the case that masculine‐coded approaches and forms of expertise are given priority. This is reproduced through the creation of an aura of neutrality and an attitude towards ‘getting the job done’.

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  • Mathias Ericson, 2020. "Gendering risk and vulnerability: Tensions and conflicting views in crisis preparedness work in Sweden," Gender, Work and Organization, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 27(6), pages 1308-1320, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:gender:v:27:y:2020:i:6:p:1308-1320
    DOI: 10.1111/gwao.12487
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