Project Title: Contesting the Inclusionary Turn: Feminist and Antifeminist Narratives in Latin America and the United States
Camila Paez, University of Cincinnati
Camila Paez holds a Ph.D. in political science from Arizona State University, supported by Fulbright. She currently serves as an assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Politics and International Affairs. Her research concentrates on women’s contentious politics and policies in Latin America, employing ethnography, interviews, text analysis, and OLS to examine political violence and women’s involvement in social movements. With experience leading projects for women’s rights in government bodies and NGOs, Camila is adept at designing, executing, and managing research and social initiatives. She is also an expert in teaching comparative politics, with a focus on the Global South and women’s roles in politics.
About the APSA Advancing Research Grants for Early Career Scholars
The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grants are open to all to provide research support that examines political science phenomena affecting underserved communities and underrepresented groups. In July 2025, APSA awarded 11 projects for the APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grant for Early Career Scholars for a combined total award amount of $22,000.