Dr. Jean Baptiste Leclercq

Biography

Jean-Baptiste Leclercq is an associate professor at the University of Montreal specializing in sociology. His research focuses on the transformations of the welfare state, social inequalities, and discrimination, particularly in relation to stigmatized groups affected by social and educational policies. His doctoral thesis, completed in 2008, investigated the reconfiguration of the welfare state and discrimination in marginalized neighborhoods in Andalusia, Spain. Since then, he has engaged in various research projects, including a postdoctoral fellowship at the Université du Québec à Montréal from 2009 to 2013. Notably, he led comparative research on the welfare state in Catalonia and Quebec, exploring community-based practices and their effects on social inequalities, especially in housing and urban planning. He has also examined the mental health trajectories of youth in precarious situations, collaborating with local organizations to address these pressing issues. His ongoing projects include a study on the roles of youth and psychotropic medication in Quebec, with a focus on developing integrative frameworks for social and health practices. Leclercq actively participates in academic seminars and conferences related to social reform and community engagement.

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