Raewyn Connell
Australian sociologist who critiqued global North dominance and advanced southern theory in gender studies.
Most quoted
"Hegemonic masculinity is not a fixed character type, always associated with a few men. Rather, hegemony is the dynamic which guarantees (or is associated with) the dominant position for some men and acts in complicity with the subordination of women."
— from Masculinities, 1995
"The concept of 'hegemonic masculinity' refers to the configuration of gender practice which embodies the currently accepted answer to the problem of legitimacy of patriarchy, which entails the subordination of women and other masculinities."
— from Masculinities, 1995
"Hegemonic masculinity is not a fixed character type, but rather a set of practices that are culturally idealized and widely recognized as legitimate."
— from Masculinities, 1995
All quotes by Raewyn Connell (100)
The global South is a crucial source of theoretical innovation in social science.
Power is not just repressive; it is also productive.
The concept of 'gender' allows us to see how social arrangements shape individual lives.
Hegemonic masculinity is always in a process of negotiation and contestation.
The study of gender is essential for understanding the dynamics of social inequality.
Social theory must engage with the realities of global power relations.
The idea of 'gender roles' is too simplistic to capture the complexity of gender relations.
Masculinity is not a static identity but a dynamic process of becoming.
The global North has historically dominated the production of social scientific knowledge.
Gender is a fundamental dimension of social organization.
The concept of 'gender order' helps us to understand the systematic nature of gender inequality.
Intersectional analysis is crucial for understanding the complexities of gender and power.
The study of masculinities challenges simplistic notions of 'men' and 'women'.
Decolonizing knowledge means recognizing and valuing diverse intellectual traditions.
Gender is not just about difference; it's about power.
The global economy is deeply implicated in the construction of gender relations.
Social science has a responsibility to address global injustices.
Gender is a dynamic and contested terrain.
The concept of 'gender' helps us to move beyond biological determinism.
Masculinities are shaped by class, race, sexuality, and other social divisions.
Contemporaries of Raewyn Connell
Other Sociologys born within 50 years of Raewyn Connell (1944).