Raewyn Connell
Raewyn Connell | |
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| Born | 3 January 1944 Sydney, NSW, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne (B.A (Hons.)) University of Sydney (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Sociologist, professor, University Chair (University of Sydney) |
| Known for | Research on hegemonic masculinity, men's studies, southern theory, Social Class |
| Father | W. F. Connell |
| Relatives | Patricia Margaret Selkirk (sister) |
| Awards | Jessie Bernard Award |
| Website | raewynconnell |
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.