Elizabeth Vezzosi

Elizabeth Vezzosi is a Professor in the Department of Humanities at the University of Trieste, Italy. With a career spanning several decades since the 1980s, she remains actively engaged in academic research and publication as evidenced by her recent works from 2024-2025. Her academic profile shows extensive international engagement, with her work being accessed across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Professor Vezzosi's research centers on women's history, American studies, and social policy with particular emphasis on intersectional approaches examining race, class, and gender dynamics. Her work frequently explores Black women's history, welfare systems, and ethnic studies, with significant contributions to understanding the experiences of marginalized communities in the United States. Her publications reveal a consistent focus on historical figures like Anna Julia Cooper and Mary McLeod Bethune, as well as contemporary political issues including the Trump presidency and democratic challenges.

Her recent publications demonstrate continued scholarly productivity with works on common goods theory, environmental studies, and discourses of freedom. The thematic continuity in her work shows a sustained commitment to examining power structures, citizenship rights, and social justice issues through historical and contemporary lenses.

Professor Vezzosi has established herself as a significant voice in transnational feminist scholarship, with particular expertise in Italian American studies and comparative welfare systems. Her work bridges American history with European perspectives, creating valuable cross-cultural dialogues in academic discourse.