Dr. Anne Calvès

Professor

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Biography

Anne Calvès is a demographer and sociologist specializing in sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on new family dynamics in urban African settings. Her research examines changes in sexual, reproductive, and marital practices among youth, emphasizing gender relations. She employs original biographical survey data and statistical methods for transition analysis to explore these themes. Recently, she has expanded her research to examine the rise of female education, the feminization of the labor market in African cities, and the division of domestic labor within urban households. Additionally, she reflects on international development mandates and the contemporary intervention strategies of international donors and experts in crafting public policies in the Global South.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC

Teaching and supervising graduate students in sociology, focusing on family dynamics and gender relations in sub-Saharan Africa.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.