Martina Avanza

Martina Avanza is a Lecturer at the University of Lausanne, focusing on the sexual division of labor within Swiss trade unionism. Her research, co-directed with Olivier Fillieule and funded by the Swiss National Research Fund, investigates organizational barriers to female careers in male-dominated environments and analyzes gender disparities in activist roles.

Research Interests: Martina's work centers on

• Gender disparities in male-dominated institutions
• Organizational structures and career barriers
• Comparative analysis of activist trajectories
• Labor union dynamics

Grants:

• Swiss National Research Fund Grant