3175 - Fighting Elitism in Sociology

Session Submission Type: Invited Session

Description

This panel brings together a diverse group of sociologists to discuss two critical questions: 1) How is sociology elitist?; and 2) What can we do to fight elitism in sociology? As is fitting for a panel on elitism, we will not presume that the panelists are the only purveyors of knowledge. Thus, the presenters will speak briefly and then we hope to have an engaging discussion with the audience about how to overcome elitism in sociology.

Description

This panel brings together a diverse group of sociologists to discuss two critical questions: 1) How is sociology elitist?; and 2) What can we do to fight elitism in sociology? As is fitting for a panel on elitism, we will not presume that the panelists are the only purveyors of knowledge. Thus, the presenters will speak briefly and then we hope to have an engaging discussion with the audience about how to overcome elitism in sociology.

Sub Unit

• Special Sessions

Session Organizer

• Tanya Maria Golash-Boza, University of California-Merced

Individual Presentations

• The Possessive Investment in White Sociology - David L. Brunsma, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

• Structure for Them, Merit for Us: Naturalizing Sociological Hierarchy - Victor E. Ray, University of Tennessee-Knoxville

• Listening to the Liberal Arts: Making Space for Colleagues at Teaching Institutions - Rachel M. Durso, Washington College

• Fitting in as a First Gener - Marisela Martinez-Cola, Emory University

• Lords and Peasants: A Populist Manifesto for the Profession’s Peasantry - Monte Bute, Metropolitan State University