Sociology addresses changing social organisation and consequences for the life opportunities of individuals, familes and groups. Sociologists examine class, gender, sexuality, ethnicity and disability – among other forms of difference – to understand and explain how people’s lives are shaped and how they think and feel about themselves and the world around them.
Monash Sociology staff lead on research in four domains:
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Introducing the ‘Our Lives’ Project: Social Futures and Life Pathways of Young People in Queensland Jonathan Smith School of Political and Social Inquiry Monash University How does global change and uncertainty in contemporary society influence the attitudes, behaviours, and life pathway formation of young Australians? Are these changes experienced uniformly or differently across the social structure, and what ... Read more- On May 29, 2013 we celebrated over 50 years of Sociology at Monash at Taste Baguette in the Menzies Building. It was a wonderful opportunity for current staff and students to come together with previous staff and students, members of the Sociologists at Monash research network and colleagues from Political and Social Inquiry. The Dean ... Read more
- Dr Yusuf Sheikh Omar: ‘Experiences of employment and social integration among young African men living in USA and Melbourne, Australia,’ 22 May 2013, Clayton, Menzies Building, Room N402. This paper describes experiences of employment among young African adults, particularly Somalis living in Melbourne, Australia and in Minneapolis, USA. Employment is an important part of participation in wider community ... Read more
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- Call for papers — Multiculturalism and “Asia” International workshop Sociology and the Monash Asia Institute 21-22 Nov 2013 Monash Asia Institute together with the School of Political and Social Inquiry will host an international workshop of ‘Multiculturalism and “Asia”’ at Monash University, Caulfield campus in Melbourne on 21 and 22 November 2013. The workshop has two key purposes. One is ... Read more
- Position: PhD scholarship opportunity in Sociology Faculty: Arts Location: Sociology, School of Political and Social Inquiry, Monash University, Melbourne Supervisor: AProf Jo Lindsay Deadline for Expressions of Interest: May 30, 2013 This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a PhD on water use and social inequality. Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Water Sensitive Cities The PhD candidate will work on a project funded ... Read more
- ‘Old Indigenous DNA and new ethical horizons: On 20th century Australian scientific research and the biospecimens it left behind’. A recent seminar by Dr Emma Kowal School of Social & Political Sciences University of Melbourne Recently, I have been involved in a process I term ‘ethical rehabilitation’ that aims to reinsert old Indigenous DNA into the contemporary ethico-political environment. This ... Read more
- In Feb 2013, A/Prof Renata Kokanovic was awarded $ 455,750 for a research project entitled ‘Perinatal mental health and emotional distress in Australian families – a person centered ethnography’. This research is funded by Healthdirect Australia and will use narrative interviews and qualitative analysis to study the subjective experiences of perinatal mental health and emotional ... Read more
TASA Conference 2013 Reflections, Intersections and Aspirations 50 years of Australian Sociology 25 – 28 November 2013 – Monash University Caulfield Campus The conference celebrates 50 years of Australian Sociology and is hosted by the School of Political and Social Inquiry at Monash University. The conference theme – Reflections, Intersections and Aspirations – captures the importance and excitement associated with this milestone event. ... Read more- We have known for some time that the largest critical mass of Sociologists in the country is at Monash University. This year we seek to build closer connections between sociologists across the university by launching a network – Sociologists at Monash. The network will be used to share information, to invite participants to events and ... Read more
- Dr Amy Dobson, with Dr Danielle Tyson (Criminology, Monash) and Dr Mary Lou Rasmussen(Education, Monash), recently made a submission to the Victorian Law Reform CommitteeInquiry into ‘Sexting’. The submission is derived from a project on ‘Youth, mobile technologies and gender politics: young people’s beliefs about gender and ethical use of communication technologies’. The project examines the nature of sexual ... Read more
- We are delighted to be celebrating over 50 years of Sociology at Monash! On May 29 we held a gala evening with speakers reminiscing about every decade of Monash Sociology, including Emeritus Professor Anne Edwards, Emeritus Professor Gary Bouma, Associate Professor Bob Birrell and Dr Andrew Singleton. Our 50th anniversary is a great opportunity for ... Read more
- Sociology at Monash has a large cohort of postgraduate students undertaking innovative and groundbreaking research. Our graduate students are vital in our research culture and receive expert supervision while undertaking the Monash PhD and Masters Graduate Research Programs. We are committed to mentoring and supporting our students to pursue conference, publication and other professional opportunities ... Read more
- The focus of sociological teaching is the study of contemporary societies in a global context. We investigate diverse human groups, communities, institutions, organisations and social phenomena. Our undergraduate units provide students with the opportunity to explore theoretical and methodological issues, and cover topics such as health, families, sustainability, gender, sexuality, youth, religion, the media, demography, ... Read more
