RUTH MARIA MESTRE I MESTRE

Ruth Maria Mestre i Mestre is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law at the Universitat de València, where she is affiliated with the Department of Philosophy of Law and the University Institute of Women's Studies (IUED). She is a member of the research group GENDESPOL, which focuses on socioeconomic inequalities and public policies from a gender perspective.

Her research centers on feminist critiques of law, particularly in the areas of immigration, gender justice, and public policy. She explores how legal frameworks intersect with gender, migration, and social equity, contributing to interdisciplinary scholarship in legal philosophy and gender studies.

The trends in her research, as inferred from her affiliations and thesis topic, show a strong commitment to critical legal theory, gender-based analysis of migration policies, and the philosophical foundations of human rights. Her work bridges law, social justice, and feminist theory, with implications for policy reform and gender-responsive governance.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:
She supervised PhD research at the Universitat de València. Her doctoral thesis was supervised by Dr. Javier de Lucas Martín and Dr. María José Añón Roig. While no current advisees or grants are listed, her role as a PhD supervisor indicates active engagement in academic mentoring.

Laboratories and Research Teams:
She is a member of the GENDESPOL research group and affiliated with the University Institute of Women's Studies (IUED), both at the Universitat de València. These teams focus on gender, law, and public policy, promoting interdisciplinary research on inequality and social justice.