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Daiva Petrėnaitė is an Assistant Professor at the Gender Studies Centre within the Faculty of Communication at Vilnius University. Her research focuses on issues related to transgender rights, violence in institutional settings, and legal recognition of gender identity. She holds a Doctorate in Law from Mykolas Romeris University (2021), with a dissertation exploring the legal regulation of gender change. Her work bridges sociological analysis with practical policy implications.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on 'Equal Opportunities and Non-Discrimination' for undergraduate students. She is affiliated with the Gender Studies Centre and contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Recent publications include a 2023 study in Sociologija. Mintis ir veiksmas analyzing violence against transgender individuals in prisons. While currently no awards are listed, her work reflects engagement with critical social justice issues. Professional activities include curriculum development and academic governance roles within the Faculty of Communication.
