Dr. Jean Elson Sociologist - Author - Teacher - Speaker

I am passionate about improving people’s lives, promoting social justice, and writing and speaking about these issues

 

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My Books

Am I Still a Woman? Hysterectomy and Gender Identity

Considered a ground-breaking book, it was the subject of a symposium featured on the cover of Contemporary Sociology, but is very accessible to a general audience

Gross Misbehavior and Wickedness: A Notorious Divorce in Early Twentieth Century America

Creative historical non-fiction, intended to appeal to a variety of readers who simply enjoy a great story and fascinating characters, as well as students of sociology and history