After obtaining my PhD in sociology at Sciences-po Paris in 2004, I worked as a lecturer at the University of Lille (2005-2008), then at the Ecole des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris (2008-2015). Since 2015, I hold the Canada Research Chair in Social Inequalities and Life Course, and I am a professor of sociology at the University of Montreal. My research focuses on the place of young people and the evolution of inequalities between generation from a comparative point of view. I am the author of several books on these themes, including «Becoming an Adult. Comparative Sociology of Youth in Europe » (Presses Universitaires de France, 2008) and « Sociology of Life Course» (Armand Colin, 2015). I have received several awards and distinctions : French National Merit Order (2015), Italia Prize (2014), Red Cross Senior Research Prize (2013), and Le Monde University Research Prize (2006). I am currently developing a global approach to the dynamics of social anger and hope within the younger generations, as well as a sociology of loneliness throughout life.
Après avoir obtenu mon doctorat en sociologie à Sciences-po Paris en 2004, j’ai exercé comme maîtresse de conférences à l’Université de Lille (2005-2008), puis à l’École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales à Paris (2008-2015). Depuis 2015, je suis titulaire de la Chaire de recherche du Canada sur les inégalités sociales et les parcours de vie, et je suis professeure de sociologie à l’Université de Montréal. Mes recherches portent sur la place des jeunes et l’évolution des inégalités entre générations d’un point de vue comparatif. J’ai écrit plusieurs ouvrages sur ces thèmes, dont « Devenir adulte. Sociologie comparée de la jeunesse en Europe » (Presses Universitaires de France, 2008) et » Sociologie des âges de la vie » (Armand Colin, 2015). J’ai reçu plusieurs prix et distinctions : Ordre national du mérite français (2015), Prix Italia (2014), Prix Croix-Rouge de la recherche senior (2013), et Prix Le Monde de la recherche universitaire (2006). Je développe actuellement une approche globale des dynamiques de la colère sociale et de l’espoir au sein des jeunes générations, ainsi qu’une sociologie de la solitude au fil de la vie.
Current academic positions
Since 2015 : Professor – Department of Sociology, University of Montreal
Holder of the Canada Research Chair on Social Inequalities and Life Course
2021-2022 : Visiting Scholar – Harvard University, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs.
Weatherhead Scholars Program Affiliate
Comparative Inequality and Inclusion Cluster Affiliate
Since 2008 : Professor at Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS, School for Social Sciences, Paris), Chair of « Sociology of Ages ». Tenure position (in temporary leave since 2015).
Affiliations
Vice-President of the Working Group 08 « Society and Emotions », International Sociological Association.
Member of the CREMIS (Montreal research centre on social inequalities, discrimination and alternative practices of citizenship), head of the “Inequalities and Life Course” axis
Member of l’Observatoire Jeunesses et sociétés (Youth and Societies), Canada
Associate member of the Centre Maurice Halbwachs, Paris, France
Editorial functions
Member of the Editorial Board of Canadian Review of Sociology
Member of the Editorial Board of Lien Social et Politique
Member of the Editorial Board of Sociologie
Membre of the Editorial Board of Sociologie et Sociétés
Creator and editor-in-chief of the website Socioship.ca
Other professional positions
Board Member of the SCNF Foundation
President of the Scientific Council of the survey ENVIE (“Survey on the Affective Life of Young Adults”), INED (French National Institute of Demographic Studies), 2019-2022
Member of the Franco-British Council
Invited Professor
2019
Invited at Sciences-po Paris, Observatoire sociologique du changement, France, October 7-22, 2019.
Invited at Goethe Institut and at the French Institute of Seoul, Korea, May 1-20, 2019.
Invited at the University of Chile, Faculdad de ciencias sociales, Santiago du Chili, April 10-25, 2019.
Invited at the Institut Français de recherche sur le Japon, Maison franco-japonaise, Tokyo, October-December 2018.
Invited at the University of Prague by the European Sociological Association, August 2015.
Invited at the University of Montréal, Department of Sociology, January-May 2012.
Main Previous Positions
2008-:
Professor at Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS, School for Social Sciences, Paris), Chair of « Sociology of Ages and Generations». Tenure position (in temporary leave)
2012-2014:
President of the Scientific College of the “National Observatory of Student Life”(France)
2013-2014:
Member of the “High Council Board on Family” nominated by the Prime Minister (France)
2013:
Member of the “Commission on the Future of Pensions”, nominated by the Prime Minister (France)
2008-2014:
Member of Scientific Council of the City of Paris
2011-2014:
Scientific Councelor for the study and the 3 Documentaries “Generation What?”, Broadcast on France2TV (2013)
2010-2012:
Deputy Director of the Center Maurice Halbwachs, Paris
2005-2008:
Professor in Sociology at the University of Lille
2006-2007:
Scientific Adviser for the Council of Strategic Analysis (France Stratégie), Prime Ministry
2003-2006:
Lecturer at Sciences-Po -Institute of Political Studies, Paris
Awards
Chevalière de l’Ordre National du Mérite, French Republic, appointed by decree of the President of the Republic of May 15, 2015.
Italia Award for the Transmedia Projet entitled “What Generation” (Collective Price for 3 Documentaries and an Internet Consultation)
Senior “Red Cross” Award for the Research “Loneliness throughout Life Course”, 2013.
« Le Monde » Award of University Research for the dissertation « Becoming Adult. Compared Sociology of Youth in Europe », 2006.
PhD Grant awarded by the CREST (INSEE/Ministry of Economy), 2000-2003.
Education
Ph.D. of Sociology at Sciences-po – Institute of Political Studies of Paris (1999 – 2004), Summa cum laude: « Becoming Adult. Compared Sociology of Youth in Europe », under the supervision of Serge Paugam, Jury: Alain Chenu, Olivier Galland, Duncan Gallie, Serge Paugam, Dominique Schnapper (President)
Master of Sociology at Sciences-po -Institute of Political Studies of Paris (1998)
Sciences-po, Institute of Political Studies of Paris (1994-1997), Summa cum laude