Catia Cecilia Confortini's Page

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Catia Confortini holds a PhD from the School of International Relations at the University of Southern California. She holds a Master of Arts degree in International Peace studies from the University of Notre Dame. Her dissertation focuses on the historical and gendered meanings of peace in the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

Global gender issues

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

U.S.

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

Feminism and Peace

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Gender, Human Rights, Security

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Curriculum Development, Program Administration, Program Design, Research, Qualitative Skills

What are some of your current areas of research (if any)?

Gender history of peace; feminist peace organizations; critical constructivism and social change; relationship between scholarship and activism; women's health as a peace issue

If appropriate feel free to list several of your (or your organization's) publications

“Feminist Contributions and Challenges to Peace Studies.” In International Studies Association Compendium (Blackwell Publishing and International Studies Association, 2010 forthcoming)

“Links Between Women, Peace and Disarmament: Snapshots from the WILPF.” In Gender, War and Militarism, ed. By Laura Sjoberg and Sandra Via (2009 forthcoming)

“Galtung, Violence, and Gender: The Case for a Peace Studies/Feminism Alliance.” Peace and Change: A Journal of Peace Research, 31:3 (July 2006)

“Women, Feminism, and Peace: Highlights from the 2005 World Social Forum.” Peace & Freedom. (Spring 2005)

“Book Review: Common Ground or Mutual Exclusion? Women’s Movements and International Relations.” International Politics, 41:2 (June 2004)

“You Still Don't Understand: Reflections on the FTGS Panels at the 41st ISA Annual Convention.” International Feminist Journal of Politics, 2:2 (August 2000)