Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir

anthropologist

Dagrún Ósk Jónsdóttir is an Icelandic folklorist and researcher who has focused her studies on the representations of women and gender-based violence in Icelandic folklore. Her doctoral research, completed in 2022, critically examines the narratives within Icelandic fairy tales, particularly how they depict women who defy traditional notions of femininity. Dagrún's work highlights the cultural implications of these stories, exploring how they reflect societal attitudes towards women and domestic violence, and draws parallels to contemporary discussions on victim blaming and gender roles.