Marcela Iacub

Marcela Iacub is a CNRS Research Director at the Centre de recherches historiques (CRH), École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS), Paris. Her work bridges legal history, bioethics, and gender studies, with a focus on demography and social history through her affiliation with LaDéHiS. She explores the intersections of law, morality, and societal norms, particularly in reproductive rights, sexual violence, and LGBTQ+ issues.

• Research Interests: Legal history, bioethics, gender studies, demography, and social history.
• Teaching: Offers courses on censorship and legal theories at EHESS.
• Publications: Authored 10+ books, including Thinking about Birth Rights and The Empire of the Belly, with translations into Italian and English.
• Media Engagement: Contributed to Libération, Le Monde, and international journals on legal and social issues.
• Collaborations: Co-edited works with Eric Fassin, Daniel Borrillo, and Patrice Maniglier, focusing on family law and procreative choices.