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Elsa Boulet is a Sociology researcher (postdoctoral fellow) at CENS - UMR 6025, Nantes University, specifically affiliated with UFR STAPS (Faculty of Sports Science). She additionally serves as an associate researcher at the Nantes Centre for Sociology and a researcher at DySoLab, University of Rouen Normandy. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Sociology completed in 2020 at Université Lumière Lyon 2 with research supervised by Christine Détrez (ENS de Lyon) and Marc Bessin (EHESS).
Dr. Boulet's research examines gender sociology, health and medicine sociology, social inequalities, and work sociology through the lens of pregnancy, childbirth, and care work. Her doctoral work reconceptualized pregnancy as a social activity shaped by norms rather than merely a biological process. Subsequent research has explored doctors' work in nursing homes, work-family balance in care sectors, and currently investigates adapted physical activity in addiction care pathways. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, health studies, and sports science to examine how social structures shape individual experiences.
- GIS Institut du Genre Thesis Award
- Métropole de Lyon Young Research Award
- Université Lumière Lyon 2 Thesis Award Honorable Mention
As an educator, Dr. Boulet teaches quantitative analysis, research methods, and gender studies across multiple institutions. She supervises bachelor's and master's theses in sociology, health management, and midwifery programs while leading thesis monitoring workshops. Her public engagement includes expert testimony to the French Senate, media interviews, and specialized training for trade unions and health services, effectively translating academic research into practical applications and policy discussions.
