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)
Climate change exacerbates gender inequalities in unexpected ways.
Feminism is not just for women; it's a framework for understanding all oppression.
The university is a microcosm of society’s gender dynamics.
Resilience in the face of adversity defines the human spirit.
Queer theory must engage with the material realities of class and race.
History teaches us that change is possible, but it requires collective action.
In writing, I find my voice amid the noise of dominant discourses.
Masculinities are multiple and contradictory, shaped by local contexts.
The pursuit of knowledge is inherently political.
Friendship across differences is a radical act.
Neoliberalism reshapes gender roles to fit market logic.
I laugh at the absurdities of academic bureaucracy sometimes.
Art reveals the unspoken truths of social relations.
Aging brings wisdom, but also the weight of unfulfilled dreams.
Intersectionality is not a buzzword; it's a lived reality.
The joy of discovery in sociology outweighs the frustrations.
Power is relational, never absolute.
Mentoring the next generation is my greatest legacy.
Witty comebacks in debates sharpen the mind.
The meaning of life lies in connections we forge against inequality.
Contemporaries of Raewyn Connell
Other Sociologys born within 50 years of Raewyn Connell (1944).