Karine BATES

Karine Bates is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Montreal, affiliated with the Centre d'études asiatiques. Her research focuses on legal anthropology, particularly legal pluralism and access to justice in India and Quebec. She explores intersections of kinship, gender, and Hindu law, with recent work on asylum seekers' experiences in Quebec.

• Specializes in ethnographic studies of gender dynamics and legal systems
• Key projects: "Les autorités politico-juridiques au regard des demandeurs d'asile" (2023), "POLYVOCALITÉ ET CONSCIENCE JURIDIQUE" (2013-2017), "ETAT ET CULTURES JURIDIQUES AUTOCHTONES" (2013-2015)
• Supervised 28 graduate students (2011-2024) across topics like domestic violence, gender in India, and asylum processes

Her work has secured grants from MITACS, CRSH, and FRQSC, including collaborative projects like "Repenser le droit processuel" (2010-2018) on digital justice and legal reform. She is affiliated with research units such as the Centre de recherche en droit public and CÉRIUM.