Jean-Baptiste BONNARD

Jean-Baptiste Bonnard is a permanent teacher-researcher at the University of Caen Normandy, specializing in ancient Greek social history. His academic focus encompasses the history and anthropology of kinship, historical studies of the body, and gender history in classical antiquity. Bonnard maintains active editorial roles, including membership on the board of Genre&Histoire journal and the Mnemosyne Association for Women's and Gender History.

Research Focus: Bonnard investigates familial structures, bodily representations, and gender dynamics in ancient Greece. His work examines:

• Paternal/maternal roles and kinship systems
• Medical conceptualizations of male/female bodies
• War violence and social practices like infanticide
• Legal aspects of divorce and family regulation

His research integrates anthropological frameworks with historical analysis of ancient sources.

Editorial Leadership:

• Editorial board member: Genre&Histoire (2002-2017, 2018-present)
• Board of Directors: Mnemosyne Association (2003-2011, 2018-present)
• Reading committee: Kentron journal (2017-present)
• Elected member: National Council of Universities (2010-2015)

Scholarly Contributions: Bonnard's publications demonstrate consistent focus on gender, kinship, and bodily practices across Greek antiquity. His recent work shows increased emphasis on war violence and childhood studies, while maintaining foundational research on family structures. Conference participation includes presentations on abortion practices, wartime gender roles, and Aristotelian dietary studies.