For the past two decades I have built upon an active research portfolio in gender and politics and human rights. My scholarship is motivated by an interest in state-society relations and how this dynamic fuels political and social change, particularly with regards to the expansion of women’s political roles in the Middle East, a region that has among the lowest levels of women’s political representation in the world. My approach, which essentially falls within the subfield of comparative politics of gender (CPG), aims to understand how political processes and institutions are inherently gendered, and by extension, investigates how political change addressing gender inequality comes about.
I have published two books, several peer-reviewed articles, and various analyses for general and public policy audiences.
As a scholar who aims to be at the service of civil society, I have prioritized ensuring that my research findings are accessible for a diverse range of audiences. Towards this end, I work hard to publish as open access, and translate my findings into languages of those who inspire and contribute to my research.
