Raewyn Connell: Research, Politics, Social Change

by Raewyn W. Connell

This book is not an autobiography, but it is a collection of work by one researcher over forty years. I hope to show by example how intellectual projects can develop, how different lines of thought can meet and weave. The collection is arranged in five sections, concerned with class structure, gender relations, the making of masculinities, the social dimension of education, and the global economy of knowledge. It includes some of my best-known writing and allows me to raise questions about change. These fields all involve questions of social justice. This may or may not be my Best Games or Greatest Hits, but it is the best collection of my work. I hope it will be useful to anyone interested in how ideas develop, how social science is built, and what directions we might take intellectual work in the near future.

256 pages, Paperback

Published May 9, 2023

About the author

Raewyn Connell (also known as R.W. Connell and Robert W. Connell) is an Australian sociologist. She gained prominence as an intellectual of the Australian New Left. She is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Sydney and known for the concept of hegemonic masculinity and southern theory.

Reviews

[Liz H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raewyn Connell: Research, Politics, Social Change is an insightful and thought-provoking collection that showcases the evolution of influential sociological scholarship across multiple fields.

Raewyn Connell skillfully connects research, theory, and social engagement, offering readers a deeper understanding of how ideas develop and contribute to broader conversations about equality and justice.

Overall, it’s an essential read for students, scholars, and anyone interested in sociology, gender studies, education, and the role of knowledge in social change.