Silvia Perez Freire

Dr. Silvia Perez Freire serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Political Science, Administration and Philosophy at the Faculty of Public Administration and Management, University of Vigo, based at the Pontevedra campus.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2017) with thesis titled "Victimization in sexual trafficking imaginary and invisibilization", supervised by Dr. Juan Luis Pintos and Dr. David Casado Neira.

Research Interests:

• Sociology
• Criminology
• Gender Studies
• Victimology
• Human Trafficking
• Social Inequality

Dr. Perez Freire specializes in the sociocultural dynamics of victimization in sexual trafficking, examining mechanisms of societal invisibility and representation. Her work bridges criminological theory with gender-focused victimology within institutional frameworks of public administration.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards documented in available sources.

Academic Mentorship and Funding:

• No student advisement records or grant information provided in source material.

Research Affiliation:

• BiFeGa Research Group in Literary and Cultural Studies, Translation and Interpretation.