Renée B.-Dandurand

Renée B.-Dandurand is an anthropologist and sociologist who serves as a researcher at the Centre Urbanisation Culture Société (UCS) within the National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS) in Quebec. Her extensive career has focused on the sociology of family, examining transformations in family structures, marriage, divorce, and single parenthood within Quebec society.

Dr. B.-Dandurand's research interests include:

• Sociology of the family and kinship structures
• Family policy analysis in Quebec and comparative contexts
• Marriage, divorce, and changing conjugal relations
• Single parenthood and family transitions
• Gender studies and family dynamics
• Social change and its impact on family structures
• Anthropology of Euro-American kinships

Her scholarly work reveals consistent trends in examining how Quebec families have transformed over the latter half of the 20th century, with particular attention to demographic shifts, changing social norms, and policy implications. Her research often employs comparative frameworks, examining Quebec family patterns within broader North American and European contexts, and demonstrates how family structures have evolved from traditional models toward greater diversity.

Dr. B.-Dandurand has received authorization to distribute numerous scholarly works through digital archives, demonstrating her commitment to making academic research accessible. Her publications span from the 1980s through the early 2000s, reflecting sustained scholarly engagement with evolving family structures and their societal implications.

Her work has contributed significantly to public discourse on family policy, including participation in Radio-Québec's program 'La famille est-elle en voie de disparition?' and analysis of same-sex marriage policies through her article 'Les politiques publiques ont-elles un genre?'