CEPEL

Laura GIRAUD

Postdoctoral Research Engineer in Sociology – LAPSCO (2023)
Ph.D. in Political Science (2018)
Qualified for the position of Assistant Professor in Section 04 of the CNU (2019)

Research Associate at the ERMES and CEPEL laboratories and the MSH-P

Previous positions: 

  • 2022–2023: Postdoctoral Researcher in Sociology, Maison des Sciences de l’Homme du Pacifique (UAR 2503, CNRS)
  • 2020–2021: Postdoctoral Research Engineer in Political Science, University of Réunion
  • 2018–2019: Adjunct Lecturer in Political Science, University of Montpellier
  • 2017–2018: Full-time Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Montpellier
  • 2015–2016: Full-time Assistant Professor of Political Science, Université Côte d’Azur

Thesis title:

The "Blue Suburbs"? An Analysis of Right-Wing Voting in Working-Class Neighborhoods: The Case of the Moulins Neighborhood in Nice.

2019 Thesis Award, Section 04 of the National University Council (CNU), DESPEG Doctoral School, Université Côte d’Azur.

Thesis Advisor:
Mr. Eric SAVARESE

Research Topics

  • Sociology of the Urban Working Class
  • Sociology of Public Policy (Urban Policy, Urban Renewal)
  • Sociology of Local Government / Sociology of the Role of Elected Officials
  • Sociology of political participation / electoral analysis / participatory mechanisms

PUBLICATIONS

ARTICLES

Peer-reviewed journals

  • DESCHAMPS, D., GIRAUD, L., and PROVINI, O., “Public Employment Policies in the Context of Political Clientelism: The Government of Réunion and Its Working-Class Neighborhoods” (forthcoming in Politix, No. 141, March–April 2023).
  • DESCHAMPS D., FRETIGNY R., GIRAUD L., PROVINI O., “Are Public Policies Compatible with Clientelism? The relationship between clientelism and public policy as illustrated by the example of Réunion,” Les Cahiers d’Outre-Mer, 2020/2, (No. 282), pp. 237–261.
  • GIRAUD, L., “When Participation Depends on Selection: Political Socialization and the Development of Citizenship in a Public Housing Neighborhood,” Pôle Sud, 2015/2, No. 43, pp. 43–56.
  • GIRAUD, L., and PINA, C., “‘Is this where we vote?’ or the unexpected lessons from a QSU,” Pôle Sud, 2016/1, No. 44, “Polling Places in Question,” pp. 35–48.

Collected works

  • GIRAUD, L., “‘I had no life left!’ The Costs of Political Intermediation in Working-Class Communities,” in BARRAULT STELLA, L., and MICHON, S. (eds.), Political Intermediaries, Paris (forthcoming in Khartala).
  • GIRAUD, L., “The Establishment of a Right-Wing Elected Official in a Working-Class Neighborhood: Dominique Estrosi-Sassone in the Moulins District of Nice,” in BRIQUET, J.-L., and GODMER, L. (eds.), Political Roots, Villeneuve d’Ascq: Septentrion, 2022, pp. 67–89.
  • GIRAUD L., PINA C., “Campaign Flyers in Razac: What Flyers Tell Us About Political Practices and Representations,” in S. LEVEQUE and A.-F. TAICLET (eds.), Conquering the Cities: Sociology of the 2014 Municipal Elections, Villeneuve d’Ascq, Septentrion, 2018, pp. 229–254.
  • BUE N., PINA C., (with the collaboration of Laura Giraud), “Freeze Frames: The Twists and Turns of a Study on Election Pamphlets,” in PINA C., SAVARESE E. (eds.), Politics Through Images. Political Iconography and the Social Sciences, Paris, L’Harmattan, 2017, pp. 261–293.

Reviews

  • GOUARD, D., *La Banlieue Rouge: Those Who Stay and What Changes*, Lormont: Le Bord de l’eau, 2013, 240 pp. (in *Pôle Sud*, 2015/1, No. 42, pp. 179–182.)

Research Reports

  • GIRAUD, L., “The Urban Working Class in French Polynesia: Economic Transition, Urbanization, and Subsistence Practices in Priority Neighborhoods Under Urban Policy,” Final Research Report, Maison des Sciences de l’Homme du Pacifique (U.A.R. 2503, CNRS), January 2023, 135 pp.
  • GIRAUD, L., “The Urban Working Class in French Polynesia: Economic Transition, Urbanization, and Subsistence Practices in Priority Neighborhoods Under Urban Policy,” Interim Research Report, Maison des Sciences de l’Homme du Pacifique (U.A.R. 2503, CNRS), June 2022, 30 pp.
  • GIRAUD, L., “Urban Policy in Réunion,” PPR Research Program “Public Policies in Réunion: Governing the Outermost Region
    ,” Deliverable No. 2: Sectoral Study, University of Réunion, 2021, 197 pp.
  • GIRAUD L., GREGORY M.-A., PINA C., “The 2012 Presidential Election in Nice: The Value of a Localized Analysis of Elections Using QSU,” in Report for the PACA Region, Measuring Territories in Transition? The transformations of the territorial and social roots of politics, Partner universities: University of Avignon and the Vaucluse region, Aix-Marseille University, University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis, IEP of Aix-en-Provence, 2014, pp. 15–81.

COMMUNICATIONS

CONFERENCES & SEMINARS

  • December 2021
    • “Urban Policy in Réunion: Clientelism as a Form of Public Action in Priority Neighborhoods,” Symposium on “Public Policies in Réunion:Closing Symposium of the PPR Research Program‘Public Policies in Réunion: Governing the Outermost Regions,’” Saint-Denis, Réunion.
  • July 2021
    • “The ‘Dalons’ Academy’: How Political Clientelism Can Foster Citizen Participation in the Process of Public Action,” Panel T03P03 “Public Policy and Political Clientelism: The Challenges of a Scientific Division,”5th International Conference on Public Policy(ICPP5), Barcelona (virtual).
  • May 2020
    • “Urban renewal programs in Saint-Denis, Réunion: heuristic case studies for understanding the interplay between clientelism and public policy,” and (with D. Deschamps and O. Provini) “Public Policy and Clientelism: At the Heart of Political and Social Regulation in Réunion,”Symposium“Public Policy in the Indian Ocean.” Opening symposium of the research program “Public Policy in Réunion. Governing the Outermost Regions” (PPR) and closing conference of the “Making Public Policy in Africa” (FAPPA) program, (virtual sessions due to the health crisis from May 12 to 18), University of Réunion.
  • July 2019
    • “‘Aïcha is Madame Estrosi’s gateway to the neighborhood!’ An analysis of the trajectory and practices of right-wing intermediaries in working-class communities,” ST10,15th AFSP Congress, Bordeaux.
  • January 2019
    • “As long as they haven’t said ‘no,’ we’re moving forward!” Analysis of negotiations between government officials and local elected officials regarding the implementation of participatory initiatives in a public housing neighborhood,”ANR EODIPAR Project Symposium: “Confronting Discrimination: Experiences and (De)mobilization in Working-Class Neighborhoods,” Lille.
  • July 2017
    • “‘Subcontractors of the Institutional World’: The Mixed Effects of the Politicization of a Neighborhood Association,”7thAFSCongress, Amiens.
  • June 2017
    • “The Blue Suburbs? The Rise of a Local Right-Wing Elected Official in a Public Housing Neighborhood,”International Symposium“Political Strongholds and Roots,” University of Paris-I Panthéon-Sorbonne.
  • June 2016
    • (with D. Trucco) “Introducing Students to Ethnographic Observation and Analysis: Polling Station 506 as a First Field Site,”Study Dayon “The 2015 Regional Elections,” University of Nice.
  • June 2015
    • (with C. Pina) “Is this where we vote? Or the unexpected lessons from an ‘exit poll’,”13th AFSP Congress, Aix-en-Provence.
  • June 2014
    • “Campaign Flyers: Investments in and Reception of a Political Communication Tool,”Study Day organized byAGRUM(Association of University Research Groups on Municipal Elections). University of Paris-I Panthéon-Sorbonne.
    • “Socialization and Civic Practices at the Neighborhood Level,”Franco-Italian Study Day: “Citizenship Reflected in Local Communities: Franco-Italian Perspectives,” University of Nice.
    • “Campaign Flyers: The Case of Razac-du-Var,”Seminar on“Perspectives on the 2014 Municipal Elections in the Alpes-Maritimes,” University of Nice.
  • May 2014
    • “Campaign Flyers: From Production to Reception,”Symposiumon “Iconography and Political Science: Uses and Productions of Socio-Political Representations,” University of Nice.
  • March 2014
    • “Production, Use, and Reception of Election Flyers: An Analysis of the Development of a Local Government’s Platform in the Alpes-Maritimes Department During the 2014 Municipal Elections,”Study Dayorganized by the “AGRUM” collective, Paris-I Panthéon-Sorbonne University.
  • July 2013
    • (with A. Rouger) “The Ethnographic Turn in Political Sociology: From the Classroom to Practice… and to the Dissertation,”12th AFSP Congress, Paris.
  • March 2013
    • (with M.-A. Grégory and C. Pina) “Nice and Its Polling Places: Initial Results of the QSU Survey During the First Round of the 2012 Presidential Election
      ,”Symposium“Localized Analysis of the 2012 Elections: A Case Study in the PACA Region,” University of Nice.

RESEARCH SEMINARS

  • June 2022
    • “Right-wing Voting in Working-Class Neighborhoods: Where Social Expectations Meet Political Grounding Strategies. The case of Dominique Estrosi-Sassone’s campaign in the Moulins neighborhood of Nice.” Research seminar “Political Anchors and Territories,” session “The Political Work of Anchoring” (CHS/CESSP/LIPHA),University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
  • November 2020
    • “Residents’ Participation in Their Neighborhood’s Urban Renewal Project: An Analytical Approach to the Interplay Between Political Clientelism and Public Policy Analysis,” Session of the PPR Program Research Seminar,University of Réunion.
  • January 2019
    • “Naturalization and Denaturalization of a Fiefdom,” a seminar organized by the “Political Studies” group at the ERMES laboratory,with commentary by Yannick Rumpala (ERMES) and Claire Dupuy (CHERPA), Université Côte d’Azur, Nice.
  • May 2016
    • (with N. Deschamps) “Objectivity in the Social Sciences: Perspectives from a Political Scientist and a Legal Historian,” JED’ERMES (ERMES Laboratory Doctoral Student Seminar), University of Nice.
  • June 2015
    • “Political Socialization and the Practice of Citizenship in the Context of a Public Urban Renewal Policy,” JED’ERMES, University of Nice.
  • December 2014
    • “Reflections on the politicization and construction of the ‘neighborhood’ space through the implementation of a public urban renewal policy in a social housing neighborhood,”presented by C. Rinaudo (URMIS). Seminar of the “ERMES Political Studies” program, University of Nice.
  • April 2014
    • “The Effects of Neighborhood on Political Socialization.” JED’ERMES, University of Nice.

PANELIST

  • July 2021
    • Camille ABESCAT, “Clientelism and the Policy Process: MPs’ Involvement in Local Urban Governance in Jordan,” 5th International Conference on Public Policy (ICPP5), Barcelona (virtual).
  • May 2020
    • Various papers presented at the symposium “Public Policy in the Indian Ocean,” the opening symposium for the PPR research program “Public Policy in Réunion: Governing the Outermost Regions” and the FAPPA research program “Shaping Public Policy in Africa,” University of Réunion.
  • November 2019
    • Sébastien Michon, “What Is the Purpose of Prosopography of Elected Officials, and How Is It Done?”, Seminar on “Political Studies at ERMES,” University of Nice.
  • December 2016
    • SA VILAS BOAS, Marie-Hélène, “The Construction of Spokesperson Roles in Brazilian Participatory Mechanisms,” Seminar on “Political Studies at ERMES,” University of Nice.
  • April 2016
    • NAVARRE, Maud, *Becoming an Elected Official: Gender and Political Career*, Rennes: PUR, 2015. Seminar of the “ERMES Political Studies” program, University of Nice.
  • January 2015
    • David Gouard, *La Banlieue Rouge: Those Who Stay and What Changes*, Lormont: Le bord de l’eau, 2013. Seminar on “Political Studies at ERMES,” University of Nice.
  • March 2014
    • MARION CARREL, Engaging Residents: Citizenship and Empowerment in Working-Class Neighborhoods, Paris, ENS Editions, 2013. Seminar on “Political Studies at ERMES,” University of Nice.
  • April 2013
    • PETRIC, Boris, *The Making of Democracy: NGOs, Foundations, Think Tanks, and International Organizations in Action*, Paris: La Maison des sciences de l’homme, 2012. Seminar on “Political Studies at ERMES,” University of Nice.

COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESEARCH COORDINATION

2022–2023

  • Co-organizer of the INED/MSH-P conference “Building Families in Fenua” (French Polynesia, October 2023).
  • Research on the topic “The New Urban Working Class in French Polynesia” and member of the research project “Understanding Social Change in French Polynesia,” coordinated by Loïs Bastide (UPF) (MSH-P (UAR 2503, CNRS)).

2020–2021

  • Co-organizer of the panel “Public Policy and Political Clientelism: The Challenges of a Scientific Division” (P03 T03), 5th International Conference on Public Policy (ICPP5), Barcelona (virtual, July 2021).
  • Co-organizer of the conference “Public Policy in the Indian Ocean.” This conference served as the launch event for the research program “Public Policy in Réunion. Governing the Outermost Regions” (PPR) and closing conference of the research program “Making Public Policy in Africa” (FAPPA), University of Réunion (Saint-Denis, Réunion, virtual sessions from May 12 to 18, 2020).
  • Co-organizer of the PPR program’s research seminar, “Public Policy in Réunion: Governing the Outermost Regions,” University of Réunion (Saint-Denis, Réunion; 3 sessions).

2019–2020

  • Co-organizer of the CEPEL research seminar “Current Trends in Social Science Research” at the University of Montpellier (Montpellier, 5 sessions).

2018–2019

  • Co-organizer of the CEPEL research seminar “Current Trends in Social Science Research” at the University of Montpellier (Montpellier, 5 sessions).

2017–2018

  • Co-organizer of the CEPEL laboratory’s research seminar “Current Trends in Social Science Research” at the University of Montpellier (Montpellier, 1 session).
  • Advisor for a Master’s thesis in Political Science: The Imperative of Social Cohesion in Sustainable Neighborhoods: Social Diversity in Participatory Initiatives in Eco-Neighborhoods, University of Montpellier.
  • Co-organizer of the ERMES Laboratory’s PhD Student Symposium: “JED’ERMES 2017,” University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis (Nice, June 2017).

2015–2016

  • Elected representative of the doctoral students on the ERMES Laboratory Council, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis.
  • Co-organizer of the ERMES Laboratory’s Doctoral Student Seminar: “JED’ERMES 2016: Objectivity in the Social Sciences,” University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis (Nice, May 2016).
  • Co-organizer of the seminar “The 2015 Regional Elections” (Nice, June 2016).
  • Co-supervisor of the educational project “2015 Regional Elections,” involving students in the Political Science program at UNS (Bachelor’s and Master’s levels).
  • Co-organizer of the “Political Studies” seminar at the ERMES research laboratory, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (Nice, 5 sessions).

2014–2015

  • Co-organizer of the symposium “The 2014 Municipal Elections: A Review of the Research,” AGRUM collective, edited by Sandrine LEVEQUE and Anne-France TAICLET, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and EHESS (Paris, April 2015).
  • Co-organizer of “JED’ERMES 2015” (ERMES Laboratory PhD Student Symposium), University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (Nice, June 2015).
  • Co-organizer of the “Political Studies” research seminar at the ERMES laboratory, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (Nice, 5 sessions).

2013–2014

  • Co-organizer of the final conference for the program “Localized Analysis of the 2012 Elections: A Case Study of the PACA Region,” University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis (Nice, March 2013).
  • Co-organizer of the “Political Studies” research seminar at the ERMES laboratory, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis (Nice, 6 sessions).

2012–2014

  • Member of OsPo PACA (Socio-Political Observatory of the PACA Region: a regional research initiative involving Aix-Marseille University, the University of Avignon, Science Po Aix, and the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis).
  • Participation in an exit poll conducted by SPEL PACA (first round of the 2012 presidential election).

Courses

2019:Adjunct Lecturer in Political Science, University of Montpellier.

  • Course: "Great Classics of Sociology I" (2nd-year Political Science Bachelor's Program, 33 hours).
  • Seminar: “Sociology of Political Parties” (Master’s 1 in Political Science, 15 hours, 2 sections).

2017–2018:Full-time Assistant Professor ofPolitical Science, University of Montpellier.

  • Course: “French Political Life, 1789–1958” (Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, 33 hours).
  • Lecture: "International Politics" (Master's 1 in Political Science, 15 hours, 2 sections).
  • Tutorial: “Great Classics of Sociology II” (3rd-year Political Science major, 15 hours, 3 groups).
  • Tutorial: “Protests and Social Movements” (2nd-year Political Science major, 15 hours, 3 groups).
  • Seminar: “French Political Life, 1789–1958” (Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, 15 hours, 3 groups).
  • Methodology Workshop: “Introduction to the Biographical Interview” (Sophomore Year, 1.5 hours).
  • Advisor for a Master’s 1 research thesis in Political Science:The Imperative of Social Cohesion in Sustainable Neighborhoods: Social Diversity in Participatory Initiatives in Eco-Neighborhoods.

2014–2015:Full-time Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis.

  • Course: “Refresher Course in Political Science” (Master’s 2 in Political Science and Public Affairs, 20 hours).
  • Course: "Political Institutions" (First-Year Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Management, 20 hours).
  • Course: "Political Science" (First-year Bachelor's in Economic and Social Administration, 24 hours).
  • Seminar: “Public Policy and Territory” (Master’s 1 in Political Science, 15 hours, 1 group).
  • Tutorial: “Elites and Political Parties” (Master’s 1 in Political Science, 15 hours, 1 group).
  • Tutorial: "General Knowledge" (Master's 1 in Political Science, 15 hours, 1 group).
  • Tutorial: “Introduction to Public Policy Analysis” (Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Science, Political Science track, 15 hours, 1 class).
  • Tutorial: “Introduction to Political Science Essays” (Bachelor’s Degree in History, Political Science Track, 15 hours, 1 class).
  • Seminar on “Social Science Practice,” session on “Self-Analysis and Engagement with the Field” (Master’s 2 in Political Science and Public Affairs, 2 hours).
  • Methodology Seminar: “Observing Voting in Practice” (3rd-year Political Science Bachelor’s Program, 4 hours).

2012–2015:Lecturer in Political Science (Ph.D. student on a contract), University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis.

  • Seminar on "General Knowledge" (3rd-year Bachelor's Degree in Law and Political Science, Political Science track, 20 hours, 1 class)
  • Seminar: “Constitutional Law. Theories of the State” (First-Year Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Science, 15 hours, 3 sections)

(2014)

  • Methodology Workshop: “Observing a Public Meeting” (Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, 4 hours).

2012:Teaching Assistant in Political Science, University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis

  • Sessions for first-year undergraduate students in Law and Political Science (6 hours, 1 group).

Various training courses

July 2016– International Summer School on “Local Democracy, Decentralization, and Multilevel Governance,” IEP Rennes.

DCCE Training Programs (Contractual Doctoral Students Serving as Instructors)

2014–2015– IUFM Training Program “Pedagogical Track 1”

  • Training in New Technologies for Education: ICT – WIMS – Interactive Whiteboards and Web Conferencing
  • Learning to Teach – Learner Motivation – Assessment in Focus – Body and Voice Control – Conflict Management – Public Speaking

2014– IUFM Training Course: “English for Research”

2014– Earned the Level 1 Certificate in First Aid and Civil Emergency Response