Aitana Guia's research interests include cultural diversity, migration, and regional nationalism. She holds a degree in constitutional law from the University of Valencia, Spain and a doctorate in migration history from York University, Toronto, Canada. She currently teaches contemporary European history at the University of Guelph, Canada and the history of Islam in Europe at Glendon College, York University.

"Guias archival work and oral history make for a valuable contribution to a broader understanding of the Transition, and to migration studies in Spain. Of particular note is her shrewd engagement with questions of gender. By highlighting the importance of female activism in Melilla and Barcelona, and exploring various responses to the issue of the veil, she challenges accusations that Islamic culture is inherently discriminatory in this respect...there is much to gain from this innovative approach to Spains relationship with Islam today." Stuart Green, University of Leeds, Journal of Contemporary History,volume 22, issue 4, 2014

Aitana Guia's research interests include cultural diversity, migration, and regional nationalism. She holds a degree in constitutional law from the University of Valencia, Spain and a doctorate in migration history from York University, Toronto, Canada. She currently teaches contemporary European history at the University of Guelph, Canada and the history of Islam in Europe at Glendon College, York University.

"Guias archival work and oral history make for a valuable contribution to a broader understanding of the Transition, and to migration studies in Spain. Of particular note is her shrewd engagement with questions of gender. By highlighting the importance of female activism in Melilla and Barcelona, and exploring various responses to the issue of the veil, she challenges accusations that Islamic culture is inherently discriminatory in this respect...there is much to gain from this innovative approach to Spains relationship with Islam today." Stuart Green, University of Leeds, Journal of Contemporary History,volume 22, issue 4, 2014

Aitana Guia's research interests include cultural diversity, migration, and regional nationalism. She holds a degree in constitutional law from the University of Valencia, Spain and a doctorate in migration history from York University, Toronto, Canada. She currently teaches contemporary European history at the University of Guelph, Canada and the history of Islam in Europe at Glendon College, York University.

"Guias archival work and oral history make for a valuable contribution to a broader understanding of the Transition, and to migration studies in Spain. Of particular note is her shrewd engagement with questions of gender. By highlighting the importance of female activism in Melilla and Barcelona, and exploring various responses to the issue of the veil, she challenges accusations that Islamic culture is inherently discriminatory in this respect...there is much to gain from this innovative approach to Spains relationship with Islam today." Stuart Green, University of Leeds, Journal of Contemporary History,volume 22, issue 4, 2014