Agnès Chetaille

Agnès Chetaille is a Researcher affiliated with the Free University of Brussels and EHESS, with a focus on Sociology, Gender Studies, and Political Anthropology. Her work explores:

• Socio-political transformations of sexual politics in Europe
• East/West geopolitical hierarchies in transnational activism
• Intersection of migration, gender identity, and activist biographies
• Instrumental framing in movement/countermovement dynamics

Her research combines fieldwork and content analysis, emphasizing emotional dimensions of political commitment and somatic approaches to trauma. Notable collaborations include work with Phillip M. Ayoub on Polish LGBTQ+ activism.

Key Publications Trends:

• 2024 article analyzing Polish diaspora in France since 1830
• 2022 works on transnational solidarity and framing strategies
• 2013 foundational studies on East/West sexual politics in EU context

Scientific Recognition:

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2018-2021)

Research Units:

• Atelier Genre(s) et Sexualité(s) (ULB)
• Institut de Recherche Interdisciplinaire sur les enjeux Sociaux (IRIS) - EHESS