Go Back Research Article May, 2023

Ken Plummer: My Intellectual Enlightenment

Abstract

This small piece of writing is my personal account of how I met Ken Plummer and of the impact he had on my academic career. I describe the way in which our relationship changed from teacher and student to lifelong friends, and also share my last encounter with him. In retrospect, I am proud to say that Ken was not just my PhD supervisor, but also my colleague, my mentor, my substitute father and my dear friend.

Keywords

ken plummer queer sociology sexuality studies life narrative mentorship academic biography teacher-student relationship intellectual legacy personal tribute friendship identity formation queer theory academic community reflexivity life story fantasy emotional bonds
Details
Volume 26
Issue 4
Pages 511–514
ISSN 1461-7382
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