Kjetil Rolness

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

References

  1. 1 2 Låte, Jon, ed. (14 February 2009). "Kjetil Rolness". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian).
  2. 1 2 3 4 Sand, Ole Øyvind (19 June 2015). "Mannen som kappåt med trollene". Dagens Næringsliv (in Norwegian).
  3. Tonje Egedius, Stig B. Hansen (16 May 2015). "Kjetil Rolness: - Feminismen gagner ikke kvinner". Aftenposten (in Norwegian).

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