About
Sylvain Crepon is a Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Tours, Faculty of Law, Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Public Law and Political Science, and a researcher at the Interdisciplinary Legal Research Institute (IRJI - EA 7496). He teaches undergraduate courses in Contemporary Political Life, Sociology of Organizations, and Sociology of Integration and Discrimination, alongside Master's-level courses in Contemporary Political Problems and Political Journalism.
His research centers on:
- Political and religious mobilizations: Analyzing intersections between faith-based movements and political strategy in France.
- Nationalism and racism: Tracing ideological evolution of the National Front/Rally from 1972 to present.
- Secularism and discrimination: Critiquing laïcité policies and their impact on marginalized communities.
Crepon's 12 recent publications (2010-2020) reveal consistent scholarly engagement with French far-right transformation, emphasizing strategic adaptation during political crises. His work combines historical analysis with political sociology to dissect shifts in voter targeting, secularism rhetoric, and identity politics, particularly regarding working-class mobilization and postcolonial legacies.
Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in source material.
Advising and Grants: Information on graduate students or research funding was not provided.
Labs and Teams: Affiliated with IRJI (EA 7496) and served as University of Tours' Referent for Racism and Antisemitism (2016-2021), collaborating with national ESR networks on anti-discrimination initiatives.