Raewyn Connell

Raewyn Connell
Born (1944-01-03) 3 January 1944 (age 80)
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne (B.A (Hons.))
University of Sydney (PhD)
Occupation(s)Sociologist, professor, University Chair (University of Sydney)
Known forResearch on hegemonic masculinity, men's studies, southern theory, Social Class
FatherW. F. Connell
RelativesPatricia Margaret Selkirk (sister)
AwardsJessie Bernard Award
Websiteraewynconnell.net

Raewyn Connell (born 3 January 1944), usually cited as R. W. Connell, is an Australian feminist sociologist and Professor Emerita at the University of Sydney, mainly known for co-founding the field of masculinity studies and coining the concept of hegemonic masculinity, as well as for her work on Southern theory.[1][2]

  1. ^ Nascimento, Marcos (2017). "Reflecting on twenty years of Masculinities: an interview with Raewyn Connell". Ciência & Saúde Coletiva. 22 (12): 3975–3980. doi:10.1590/1413-812320172212.27242016. PMID 29267714.
  2. ^ Bhambra, Gurminder K. (18 February 2018). "Southern Theory". Global Social Theory.