Alessia Donà

Alessia Donà is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology and Social Research, University of Trento. Her academic work focuses on gender studies, political science, and international relations with a particular emphasis on radical right populism, gender equality policies, and human rights. She teaches courses such as 'Questioni di genere nella ricerca politica e sociale' and 'Relazioni internazionali e diritti umani,' emphasizing gender analysis in political research and the evolving role of human rights in international relations.

Her research explores the intersection of gender, politics, and policy, including the impact of populism on gender equality, the dynamics of anti-gender movements in Italy, and the implementation of gender quotas in political systems. Her recent publications analyze the political leadership of figures like Giorgia Meloni, the 2022 Italian election outcomes, and the challenges of gender-mainstreaming in welfare policies.

Dr. Donà's work bridges academic inquiry and societal impact, addressing issues such as gender-based violence, the politics of memory in populist contexts, and the EU’s influence on national gender policies. Her research has been published in leading journals and contributes to debates on democracy, social justice, and institutional change.