Kjetil Rolness
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Kjetil Rolness in a debate at Cosmopolite in Oslo, 2015.
Kjetil Rolness (born 13 July 1961) is a Norwegian sociologist, writer, lecturer and entertainer. He is active as a social commentator, writes as a columnist for Dagbladet, and has written several books.[1][2]
Born in Voss, he grew up in Bergen, Alta and Harstad.[2] While originally a left-wing radical, Rolness has become known for his critical views on feminism and political correctness.[2][3]
In music, Rolness is active as the persona Jens Pikenes in the glam rock band Penthouse Playboys.[1] The band's Christmas concert at the Rockefeller Music Hall has become a fixed tradition in Norwegian music life.[2]
Books
- 2003: Sex, løgn og videofilm: Et usladdet oppgjør med mytene om porno. Aschehoug.
- 2000: Bakmålsordboka: 1000 ord og uttrykk du ikke ante du trengte. Kagge.
- 1998: Elvis Presley. Gyldendal.
- 1995: Med smak skal hjemmet bygges: innredning av det moderne Norge. Aschehoug.
- 1992: Vulgær og vidunderlig: en studie i utsøkt dårlig smak. Aschehoug.
- 1991: Kunstig og kulørt: invitasjon til smakens avviksosiologi. Magistergradsavhandling.
References
- 1 2 Låte, Jon, ed. (14 February 2009). "Kjetil Rolness". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian).
- 1 2 3 4 Sand, Ole Øyvind (19 June 2015). "Mannen som kappåt med trollene". Dagens Næringsliv (in Norwegian).
- ↑ Tonje Egedius, Stig B. Hansen (16 May 2015). "Kjetil Rolness: - Feminismen gagner ikke kvinner". Aftenposten (in Norwegian).
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