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Judit Bodnar is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at Central European University (CEU), affiliated with the Doctoral School of History. Her research spans urban theory, political economy of globalization, public space, and the cultural dimensions of capitalism. She actively contributes to academic discourse through publications and editorial roles.
Research Interests:
- Urban theory and history
- Modernity and capitalism (comparative and historical)
- Uneven development
- Public space and public art
- Political economy and culture of globalization
- Sharing economy and digital platforms
- Food and politics
Her recent work focuses on the transformation of public and private boundaries in the context of digital platforms like Airbnb and home restaurants, as well as the racial and spatial segregation of Roma communities in urban Europe. She critically examines the legacies of 1968 as a global moment and the gentrification of urban spaces such as Chicago’s Cabrini Green.
The publication trends reflect a deep engagement with urban sociology, political economy, and cultural critique, especially in the context of neoliberalism, digital transformation, and global inequality. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary urban challenges.
Editorial Role:
- Co-editor, Critical Historical Studies, University of Chicago Press
Academic Events:
- Privacy Goes Public: Airbnb, Home Restaurant and the Reconfiguring of Public and Private in the Sharing Economy (November 24, 2021)
- Racial Cities: The Segregation of Roma in Urban Europe (October 5, 2017)
She advises doctoral students in the Doctoral School of History and supervises research on urban and historical sociology. Her work is supported by interdisciplinary collaborations and engagement with global scholarly networks. She is involved in critical urban research, often linking theory with social justice concerns.
Labs and Research Groups:
- Active participant in urban sociology and globalization research clusters at CEU
- Contributor to transnational dialogues on the right to the city and urban commons
