Jenny Künkel

Dr. Jenny Künkel is a researcher at the Institute of Social Work and Social Policy at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Her work focuses on critical urban studies, neoliberalism, and intersections of policing with sexuality, gender, and drug policy.

• Current Role: Researcher at Institute of Social Work and Social Policy
• University: University of Duisburg-Essen
• Contact: jenny.kuenkel@uni-due.de

Research Interests:
Jenny Künkel's scholarship examines power dynamics in urban governance, including carceral feminism, drug policy reform, and the policing of sexuality and gender. Her work critically analyzes neoliberal crime control mechanisms and spatial marginalization processes.

Publication Trends:
Recent articles explore drug decriminalization models, feminist governance frameworks in nightlife spaces, and critiques of punitive approaches to sex work. Her research often bridges criminological theory with practical urban policy challenges.

Collaborations:
She collaborates with scholars like Marie-Theres Piening, Mélina Germes, and Roxanne Scavo on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of social work, criminology, and gender studies.