Marcela Isabel Jabbaz Churba

Marcela Isabel Jabbaz Churba is a full Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Valencia, Spain. She holds a PhD cum laude in Sociology and is actively involved in research, teaching, and academic coordination. She is also affiliated with the University Institute of Women's Studies (IUED) and leads the research group GENDESPOL, focusing on socioeconomic inequalities and public policies from a gender perspective.

Her research interests span a wide range of sociological themes, particularly centered on gender studies, public policies, social services, labor relations, interculturality, and research methodology. She has conducted extensive research on immigrant women, gender equality in science, labor precarity, and the dismantling of public welfare systems. Her work integrates critical feminist theory with empirical social research.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward analyzing gender inequality in academia and public institutions, the impact of neoliberal policies on social services, and the conditions of marginalized groups such as immigrant women and young workers. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, policy analysis, and feminist theory, contributing to both academic discourse and practical policy development.

She has contributed to significant research projects such as GeneroenCiencia and the Plan Comarcal de Integración Social y Convivencia Intercultural de l'Horta Sud. She also provides gender training for public officials in the Valencian region, demonstrating a commitment to applied social science.

Marcela Jabbaz is an active feminist activist, serving as vice president of the Murcia-Valencian Community node of the Federation of Progressive Women (FMP) and participating in AMIT. Her work combines academic rigor with social engagement, influencing both scholarly and policy arenas.