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Professor of Law and Chair in Feminist Legal Studies, Faculty of Law, University of British Columbia
Director, Centre for Feminist Legal Studies
Faculy of Law, University of British Columbia
1822 East Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1
(604) 822-6459
Fax: (604) 822-8108
boyd@law.ubc.ca
http://www.law.ubc.ca/faculty/Boyd/index.html
Languages spoken:
English
Research interests:
Family justice
Human rights and social inequality
Research methodologies:
Legal research
Qualitative methods
Applied Research Experience:
I have conducted contemporary and historical research on legal change based on case law and statutory research, placed in the context of sociological information. I have also reviewed Hansard debates on family law topics and conducted interviews on family law reform with group leaders and individuals. Recently I have undertaken analysis of transcripts of court proceedings.
Statement of Interest:
I am interested in research on law reform and legal change that places developments in the wider context of social dynamics and social change.
Research interests include family law, feminist legal studies, defining legal parenthood, child custody law, and same-sex partnerships and law.
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