Françoise Gaspard

Françoise Gaspard, born 1945, is a French sociologist, author and politician. She has been the socialist mayor of her hometown of Dreux, a member of parliament for Eure-et-Loir, a member of the European parliament, and a councillor for the region of Centre-Val de Loire. She is a Commander of the French Order of the Legion of Honour. She is known for her promotion of equal rights for homosexuals and for the participation of women and girls in STEM subjects.

Occupation

politician, sociologist, university teacher

Position held

member of the French National Assembly, Mayor of Dreux, regional council member, member of the French National Assembly

Citizenship

France

Born

June 7, 1945