Atieh Babakhani

Atieh Babakhani serves as an Assistant Professor of Law and Society at Ramapo College of New Jersey's School of Social Science and Human Services (SSHS), having joined the institution in 2023. She is affiliated with both the Law and Society Convening Group and the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program.

Dr. Babakhani holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Delaware, an L.L.M. in American Legal Practice from Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law, an M.A. in International Law from Allameh Tabatabaei University in Tehran, Iran, and a B.A. in Law from Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, Iran.

Her research focuses on the intersection of law and social phenomena, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics within legal systems. Law and Gender forms a central pillar of her scholarship, examining how legal frameworks both reflect and shape gender relations. Her work on Gender-Based Violence investigates systemic responses to violence against women, particularly within non-Western contexts. Dr. Babakhani's research on Social Movements explores resistance strategies and legal activism, especially in challenging political environments. Her scholarship demonstrates a consistent commitment to understanding how law functions as both a tool of social control and a mechanism for social change.

Analysis of Dr. Babakhani's publications reveals a research trajectory focused on human rights, gender justice, and legal systems across different cultural contexts. Her recent work has increasingly centered on Muslim women's experiences within legal frameworks, examining bodily autonomy and control mechanisms. She maintains a strong focus on Iran's legal system while also engaging with international legal frameworks and comparative perspectives. Her scholarship bridges sociological theory with practical legal analysis, often employing qualitative methodologies to understand lived experiences within legal systems.

Dr. Babakhani teaches courses including Introduction to Law and Society, Law and Gender, and Social Science Inquiry. Her teaching interests align closely with her research, emphasizing Law & Gender, Law and Race, Civil Disobedience, and broader Law and Society frameworks. While specific information about student advising is not publicly available, her research areas suggest she likely mentors students interested in legal sociology, gender studies, and human rights advocacy.