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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.
University of Montreal • Montreal, QC
Teaching and supervising graduate students in sociology, focusing on family dynamics and gender relations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.