Angeline Durand-Vallot

Angeline Durand-Vallot is a Lecturer in American Civilization at the École Supérieure du Professorat et de l'Éducation (ESPE) associated with the University of Lyon 1. Her research focuses on feminist movements, gender history, and reproductive rights, with particular attention to 19th and 20th-century contexts. She holds a Doctorate in English Studies - American Civilization from Lyon 2 University, examining feminist movements and women’s rights in the U.S. since 1960.

Her work explores transnational feminist connections, such as Margaret Sanger’s global influence and Nettie Stevens’ contributions to scientific understanding of sex determination. She also analyzes cultural representations of feminism in media like Ms. Magazine and the postfeminist humor in *Bridget Jones*.

Key publications include a monograph on Margaret Sanger (2012) and chapters in edited volumes addressing feminist science history (2025), reproductive rights advocacy, and gender in education. Her research bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy implications in gender studies.