Remembering Michael Burawoy: His Legacy and Life
THE RESOURCE CENTRE FOR PUBLIC SOCIOLOGY, YORK UNIVERSITY, PRESENTS
Remembering Michael Burawoy: His Legacy and Life
SATURDAY, 5 APRIL, 2025
10 to 11:30 AM (EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME)
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Michael Burawoy (1947–2025) was a restless, provocative force in sociology, propelling the
discipline beyond its confines and into the public arena. Trained first in mathematics, he turned
to fieldwork in factories from Zambia to Hungary, uncovering the mechanics of exploitation and
consent under capitalism. At UC Berkeley, he sharpened Marxist analysis while insisting that
sociology should be in dialogue with the world, not just itself. As president of the American
Sociological Association and International Sociological Association, he championed a globally
engaged, activist sociology.
Join us in reflecting upon and celebrating his contributions and his remarkable presence—his
warmth, generosity, and the infectious curiosity that made every exchange with him feel
expansive.
Speakers
o Pat Armstrong (Professor Emeritus & Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology,
York University)
o Emine Fidan Elcioglu (Associate Professor, Sociology, University of Toronto
Scarborough)
o David Fasenfest (Adjunct Professor and Graduate Faculty, Environmental & Urban
Change, York University, and Editor, Critical Sociology)
o Craig Fortier (Associate Professor, Social Development Studies, University of Waterloo)
o Neil McLaughlin (Professor, Sociology, McMaster University)
o Hyun Ok Park (Professor, Sociology, York University)
o Howard Ramos (Professor, Sociology, Western University)
o Gökbörü Sarp Tanyıldız (Assistant Professor, Sociology, Brock University)
