Catherine Canel-Dol

Catherine Canel-Dol is a French historian and magistrate known for her research on adoption in France from 1789 to 1923. Her recent work, 'L’Adoption : rêves et pouvoirs,' explores the complex societal attitudes towards adoption during the 19th century, highlighting how restrictive legal frameworks and cultural perceptions shaped the practice. Through her examination, she illustrates the marginalization of adoption during this period, revealing how it was seen as a threat to established social orders and family structures.