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Maddison scoops sociological award

Dr Sarah Maddison, lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations, has been awarded the 2005 Jean Martin Award by The Australian Sociological Association for her PhD thesis.

Recognised for its "excellence in scholarship and balanced treatment of sociological theory and research", Dr Maddison's PhD, entitled Collective identity and Australian Feminist Activism: conceptualising a third wave, examines the role of young women in contemporary Australian womenÕs movements. Dr Maddison completed her PhD in the Discipline of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney under the supervision of Associate Professor Deborah Brennan.

The Jean Martin Award is part of the legacy of the late Jean Martin, renowned for her significant contribution to Australian sociology, particularly in the area of migration. She was the Foundation Professor of Sociology at La Trobe University and was a Senior Research Fellow at the Australian National University.

"It is not often you receive such tangible recognition for your work so it is extremely flattering," said Dr Maddison, who was chosen from a field of 16 finalists. "I believe the theoretical contribution I have made in this thesis should be disseminated more widely."

She received the Jean Martin Award at the Association's annual conference in Tasmania in early December. Past recipients from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences include Dr Diana Olsberg and Associate Professor Andrew Metcalfe, both from the School of Sociology and Anthropology.

Dr Maddison recently wrote Activist Wisdom with coauthor Sean Scalmer. Activist Wisdom is published by UNSW Press and is available at the UNSW Bookshop.

Author: Alex Clark, UNSW Media Unit