Holter, Harriet (1922–1997)
Holter, Harriet (1922–1997)
Norwegian social scientist. Name variations: Harriet Bog (1945–49), Harriet Gullvåg (1951–56), and Harriet Holter (1958 on). Born Harriet Bog, 1922; died Dec 18, 1997; University of Oslo, degree in social economy, 1946, then doctorate in social psychology; m. Ingemund Gullvåg; married once more; children: (1st m.) 1 son.
Pioneer of women's studies, was a professor of social psychology at University of Oslo (1972–92); was also professor emeritus at the Center for Women's Studies, which she had established, as well as a member of the Norwegian Academy of Sciences and of numerous academic committees and commissions, including the Norwegian Research Council; later research focused on sexual violence and child abuse; writings include Sex Roles and Social Structure (1970) and Patriarchy in a Welfare State (1984).
See also Women in World History.