R.W. Connell

R.W. Connell is a sociologist known for studying how gender shapes society. She examines how gender roles and expectations influence people's lives, opportunities, and behaviors. Connell highlights that society often assigns different advantages and disadvantages based on gender, which can reinforce inequality. Her work emphasizes that gender is not just about individual identity but is shaped by social structures and power relations. She’s widely respected for her insights into gender dynamics and for advocating gender equality, encouraging us to understand and challenge the social norms that perpetuate gender disparities.