Jessica Davidson

Jessica Davidson is an Associate Professor at James Madison University's Department of History. Her research focuses on 20th-century Spanish political history, women's roles in authoritarian regimes, and the intersection of Catholicism with political movements. She holds a Ph.D. from Brandeis University.

Her teaching encompasses world history since 1500, modern European political and social history, Spanish and Latin American history, comparative fascism studies, and women's and gender studies. Recent publications analyze women's participation in Francoist Spain, including studies on Pilar Primo de Rivera and the Sección Femenina organization.

Research themes consistently explore gender dynamics within right-wing politics, labor policies under authoritarian rule, and the evolution of reactionary movements. No specific awards or grants are listed, though her work engages deeply with under-researched aspects of women's agency in fascist contexts.

Her scholarship bridges political biography, legal analysis, and social history, offering critical insights into gendered dimensions of 20th-century authoritarianism in Spain.