Carlos Peláez Paz

Carlos Peláez Paz is a Professor affiliated with the Department of Theory and History of Education at the Complutense University of Madrid. His work focuses on critical ethnography in educational contexts, migration policies, social inclusion, and citizenship rights. He holds a Diploma in Social Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology.

Education Background:

• Diploma in Social Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology

Research Interests: Dr. Peláez Paz explores the intersection of education, migration, and urban sociology through ethnographic methods. His work addresses issues such as ethnic segregation in schools, the role of NGOs in social transformation, and the cultural dimensions of human rights. He critically examines how institutions construct social stratification and inequality, with a focus on Spain and Ibero-American contexts. Recent studies analyze housing policies for immigrants, bilingualism challenges for students with special needs, and the symbolic role of schools in reinforcing class divides.

Advising & Grants:

• Directed “This school is not for you” (Adrián Javier Bustos Caballero, 2025) and “La integración escolar de los estudiantes de origen chino” (Hui Pan, 2023).
• Coordinated books such as La educación social ante la vulnerabilidad y el riesgo social en Iberoamérica (2018) and Estudios etnográficos de las políticas públicas en contextos educativos (2014).

Labs/Teams: His research often involves collaborative projects with institutions like Red Acoge and interdisciplinary teams focusing on migration, education, and social policy. He has contributed to conferences such as the XI Congreso Español de Sociología (2013) and the XIII Congreso de Antropología (2014).