Dr. Bruno Perreau

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Biography

Bruno Perreau is the Cynthia L. Reed Professor of French Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he specializes in critical theory, contemporary French literature, gender, and queer theory. His research notably focuses on the intersection of gender, translation, and narratives of class, race, and sexuality within legal frameworks in France. With over thirteen books and fifty articles to his name, Perreau's recent works include 'Sphères d’injustice. Pour un universalisme minoritaire' and 'Spheres Injustice. Ethical Promise Minority Presence,' reflecting his scholarly engagement with minority politics and anti-discrimination laws. He has received various awards throughout his career, including the Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowship and the Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques. Perreau has taught at institutions like Sciences Po and has been involved in significant research partnerships, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the academic discourse around French culture and gender studies, both transatlantically and globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Cynthia L. Reed Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Serving as a faculty member in the Department of French Studies.

Awards

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Gender Studies Visiting Professorship

2026-01-01
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Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowship

2019-01-01
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Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques

2016-07-12

Courses

New Culture Gender: Queer France Introduction French Literature French Pop Music Social Literary Trends Contemporary Short French Fiction