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Prof. Dr. Dounia BOURABAIN is a Tenure Track Lecturer at Hasselt University, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences and Department of Social Sciences. She is a core member of the Research Group on Digitalization, Diversity and Democracy, where she leads critical investigations into race, gender, and inequality in academic institutions and broader societal contexts.
Dr. BOURABAIN's research focuses on intersectional approaches to understanding systemic discrimination, with particular emphasis on:
- Racial and gender dynamics in higher education
- Everyday racism and sexism in academic workplaces
- Migrant and minority experiences in European academia
- Effectiveness of diversity policies
- Resistance strategies of marginalized scholars
- Ethnic gaps in educational attainment
Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly engagement with the intersection of race, gender, and religion in academic spaces, employing diverse methodologies including qualitative interviews, systematic reviews, and correspondence testing to investigate discrimination patterns across educational and professional settings.
Dr. BOURABAIN actively supervises doctoral candidates and serves as promoter for significant research projects:
- Beyza Elif Dincer (completed PhD): 'Engaged4Equality? A Multi-Level Study of Student Organizations' Role in Ethno-Racial Inclusion in Belgian Higher Education'
- Bengisu Girenizli (ongoing doctorate): 'The role of ethnic minority student organizations in tackling the ethnic gap'
She currently leads multiple research initiatives including 'Engaged4Equality? A Multi-Level Study of Student Organizations' Role in Ethno-Racial Inclusion in Belgian Higher Education' (2024-2028) and 'De etnische kloof in het hoger onderwijs aanpakken' (Addressing the Ethnic Gap in Higher Education, 2024-2028), alongside teaching responsibilities in Sociology I, Sociology II, and related courses.
