Aims:
The Sociology of Education SIG aims to:
- build a network of researchers interested in sociological approaches to research in education and to stimulate debate and discussion,
- pursue opportunities for advancing sociological analysis of education and sociology of education in broad terms,
- encourage and support postgraduates and early career researchers working in the field of sociology of education, and
- provide a basis for streams on the sociology of education at AARE conferences.
Research interests:
The Sociology of Education SIG has interests in empirical and conceptual research that engages with social theories of class, culture, identity and knowledge.
The SIG focus is broad; it includes, among other things:
- the social processes underpinning schooling,
- workplace learning,
- family/school relationships,
- stratification,
- globalisation, and
More information:
- The Sociology of Education SIG has been established to create a visible and active community of sociologists in the field of education in close collaboration with our sister SIG in the Australian Sociological Association.
- The Sociology of Education SIG communicates with members through AARE Newsletters and runs symposia and workshops annually.