ANNELIEN MICHELLE BOULAND

Annelien Michelle Bouland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Carlos III University of Madrid. She is affiliated with the University Institute on Gender Studies and the Carlos III de Madrid - Fundación Juan March Joint Institute of Social Science (IC3JM). Her research focuses on legal anthropology, gender studies, and political sociology, particularly examining family law, gender violence, and legal pluralism in postcolonial contexts.

Recent trends in her publications include analyses of women's legal agency in Senegal, comparative studies of rape law reform, and explorations of family law dynamics in Africa and India. These works span subfields such as judicial processes, inequality, migration, and health-related social policies.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Juan de la Cierva Researcher (2023-2025) awarded by Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)

She participates in research projects funded by institutions like the Comunidad de Madrid and leads the GRESPOBSOC-CM initiative on population, family, and social inequalities. Her work bridges academic research with policy analysis and gender studies.