Thesis
French
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Abstract
The Comorians in France constitute one of the most important diasporas despite their weak involvement on the social and political scene. Although Comorian immigration is an old phenomenon, the population resulting from this migration remains little studied. Like many African communities and despite their insularity, the Comorians show an associative dynamism that should be analyzed. While the many initiatives undertaken by the associations involve various means and skills, these structures are also a place of (re) distribution of powers, a place of production of social mobility and also of conflicts. How are Careers of Comorian Community Leaders Developed in France? To what extent can the associative device become a stepping stone to access social, political, religious or cultural functions? Such questions are the object of this work. The research is part of a methodological approach based on direct observations, interviews for the reconstruction of life stories, conducted with seventy (70) associative leaders, political actors and associations in the Paris region.