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‘This month‘s theme is medicalisation! For this month‘s readings we have two articles that offer critical perspectives of medicalisation and the sociological implications. Feel free to read both or just pick one.
Readings: Conrad, P. (1992). Medicalization and Social Control. Annual Review of Sociology, 18, 209-232. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.so.18.080192.001233
Busfield, J. (2017). The concept of medicalisation reassessed. Sociology of Health & Illness, 39(5), 759-774. doi: 10.1111/1467-9566.12538
Join us on Friday 21s November for Researching Migration Studies: A symposium on Methodologies
The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) warmly invites you to the 2025 Annual Conference, which promises to be an inspiring event bringing together the sociological community to explore the theme: Sociology in Action! Wellbeing, Policy, and Activism in Times of Crises and Change.
This dynamic and timely theme underscores the essential role of sociology in responding to contemporary challenges, emphasising the importance of fostering wellbeing, shaping effective policies, and driving meaningful activism during periods of crisis and transformation.
As we navigate a world characterised by social, economic, environmental, and political upheavals, sociology offers critical insights and tools to address these complexities. The conference will provide a platform to examine how sociological research, practice, and teaching contribute to understanding and addressing crises while promoting resilience, equity, and sustainable change.
Arts West Building, The University of Melbourne
Join us for a special postgrad-only session with Professor Jenny L. Davis, keynote speaker at TASA 2025 and sociologist at Vanderbilt University.
This is an exciting opportunity for postgrads to meet directly with Jenny, ask her questions, share ideas and gain insights into her work at the intersection of social psychology and technology studies.
Spots are limited to 10 per session, so it is first in, best dressed! A waiting list will be available, and if there’s enough interest, we’ll run a second session.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect in a small group setting with one of the leading voices in the field!
Reading: Scott, S. (2018). A Sociology of Nothing: Understanding the Unmarked. Sociology, 52(1), 3-19. https://doi.org/10.1177/0038038517690681
Please get along and if you have any trouble accessing this month‘s reading, please let us know by emailing postgraduates@tasa.org.au.‘
The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) warmly invites you to the 2025 Annual Conference, which promises to be an inspiring event bringing together the sociological community to explore the theme: Sociology in Action! Wellbeing, Policy, and Activism in Times of Crises and Change.
This dynamic and timely theme underscores the essential role of sociology in responding to contemporary challenges, emphasising the importance of fostering wellbeing, shaping effective policies, and driving meaningful activism during periods of crisis and transformation.
As we navigate a world characterised by social, economic, environmental, and political upheavals, sociology offers critical insights and tools to address these complexities. The conference will provide a platform to examine how sociological research, practice, and teaching contribute to understanding and addressing crises while promoting resilience, equity, and sustainable change.