Guillermina Benavides-Rincón

Guillermina Benavides-Rincón serves as an Adjunct Researcher at Tecnológico de Monterrey's School of Social Sciences and Government, Campus Monterrey, with research spanning political science, gender equity, and sustainable urban futures. Her work directly engages United Nations Sustainable Development Goals including gender equality (SDG 5), decent work (SDG 8), and sustainable cities (SDG 11).

Her academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor of International Relations from Tecnológico de Monterrey
• Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work from The University of Texas
• Doctor of Philosophy specializing in Social Work and Comparative Social Welfare Policies from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
• Master's Degree in Public Administration and Public Policy from Tecnológico de Monterrey

Benavides-Rincón's research critically examines gender disparities in academic careers, the transformative potential of urban social movements for sustainable city planning, and evolving work-family dynamics amid gig economy expansion. Her futures-oriented methodology integrates foresight competencies with social policy analysis, revealing how technological shifts and demographic changes will reshape professional and domestic spheres by 2040. This interdisciplinary approach bridges political science, sociology, and urban studies to address systemic inequalities.

Publication trends from 2020-2023 demonstrate consistent focus on anticipatory governance and gender-responsive policy, with articles appearing in Futures, Political Studies Review, and OBETS. Her work connects local case studies (like Deusto Ribera's urban renewal) to global frameworks, emphasizing community agency in sustainable development.

Her scholarly recognition includes:

• Mexican Researcher Certification as Candidate

No student advisement records or grant funding details appear in source materials. While her publications indicate active research leadership, specific laboratory affiliations or team structures aren't documented in available profiles.