Daniela Mansbach

Dr. Daniela Mansbach is a Professor in the Social Inquiry Department (Political Science) at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Her research focuses on maternal resistance, postmodern power dynamics, surveillance, and reproductive rights. She holds a Ph.D. in Politics and Political Theory from The New School for Social Research (2011), an M.A. in Cultural Studies from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2005), and a B.A. in Politics and Israeli Studies from Ben-Gurion University (2002).

Her research interests include examining how marginalized groups resist oppressive systems through activism and witnessing, with particular attention to Israeli-Palestinian conflict dynamics and feminist political theory. She has published extensively on topics such as checkpoint politics, reproductive justice, and the intersection of law and religious freedom post-Obergefell.

Dr. Mansbach's publications span academic journals like Journal of Human Rights and Feminist Theory, as well as book-length analyses of pro-life politics and regulatory frameworks. Her work demonstrates a commitment to linking theoretical concepts with grassroots activism.

Her academic contributions include analyzing how surveillance mechanisms shape resistance movements and how human rights frameworks interact with reproductive rights debates. Though no specific awards are listed, her prolific publication record reflects sustained scholarly impact.