In this reading the authors Patricia Madoo Lengermann and Jill Niebrugge-Brantley both talked about how throughout history women have been “written out” when it comes to their contributions to sociology. The term “written out” does not necessarily mean ignored, but “erased from its records” is a better explanation. In the early studies of sociology women were taken seriously and their work was similar to that of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. Majority of the women were well known public figures, they helped create social theory and they practiced along side of male sociologist during the same time, they were recognized to be significant social analysis, they were active in the sociology community (employment as a sociologist, member of sociological association, publication dealing with sociological principles, self identification as a sociologist and being recognized by contemporaries as a sociologist. Their work was published very often and they all visited the Hull-House. The Hull-House was the working base for many of the women, including Addams. A lot of their research focused on gender, class, race, ethnicity, and/or age. Their work included balanced of theory and research to support their theories. These women were committed to their work and it isn’t fair that all their hard work and time has been “written out” of what we’re taught today.

     I believe that these women should continue to get credit for what they contributed to sociology. It’s a shame that they are now not recognized for their work. Sexism is definitely a huge part of these women not receiving the credit that they deserve. Like many things in our society the role of women has been overlooked. It’s easier for the male population to dominate what we learn about in schools because it’s been this way for many years. And just as the saying goes, “if it’s not broken don’t fix it”. People haven’t tried to fix what is taught in schools because what we learn still “works”. Textbooks and curriculums have been molded to teach only of men’s accomplishments (there are a few exceptions, such as Rosa Parks and Anne Frank).  I don’t believe that only one particular group should get all the credit when there are obviously more people that have also made important contributions, but I understand that it would be nearly impossible to memorize every single name and what they contributed to sociology.