Dr. Stephanie Paterson’s research focuses on the effects produced when states take up and deploy feminist knowledges and expertise, with an emphasis on feminist governance, gender and intersectionality mainstreaming, and the politics of pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood.
Dr. Francesca Scala’s research focuses on gender and public policy, with an emphasis on gender and public governance, reproductive politics, work-care reconciliation policy, and assisted reproduction. Her research also explores issues related to policy deliberations in the life sciences and the role of experts and citizens in policymaking.