Yael C.B. Machtinger

Yael C.B. Machtinger is a faculty member at the Department of Law & Society at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY). She holds a Ph.D. in Socio-Legal Studies from York University and specializes in critical legal pluralism at the intersections of law, gender, and religion.

• Education: Ph.D., York University (Socio-Legal Studies)

Her research focuses on Gender, Religion & Law, Sexual Violence, Intimate Partner Violence, and Women/Gender Justice. She is recognized as a faculty expert in these areas and is frequently requested by media outlets for commentary.

Scientific Awards & Fellowships:

• Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellow, Rackman Center for Advancement of Women's Status, Bar Ilan University
• SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship, Canada
• Religion and Diversity SSHRC MCRI Doctoral Fellowship, Canada
• President’s University-Wide Teaching Award, York University
• Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence, York University
• Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

She teaches Introduction to Law & Society and Introduction to Research in Law & Society, and her scholarly work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to socio-legal issues. Her affiliations include the Rackman Center at Bar Ilan University and the Religion and Diversity Project in Canada.