Background
Julia Ann Ericksen was born on November 24, 1941, in England. She is a daughter of Harry Troughton Smith, an engineering fitter, and Kathleen (Coates) Smith, a shop assistant.
Julia Ann Ericksen was born on November 24, 1941, in England. She is a daughter of Harry Troughton Smith, an engineering fitter, and Kathleen (Coates) Smith, a shop assistant.
In 1964, Julia received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of London. The following year, in 1965, she attained a Master of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. Then, Ericksen continued her education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1976.
In 1976, Julia joined Temple University in Philadelphia as an Assistant Professor. Later, she was promoted to the post of a Professor of Sociology at the same university. In addition, she served as a member of board of directors of the Philadelphia Theatre Company.
Besides, Ericksen has penned several books, including "Kiss and Tell: Surveying Sex in the Twentieth Century" (1999), "Taking Charge of Breast Cancer" (2008) and "Dance With Me: Ballroom Dancing and the Promise of Instant Intimacy" (2011).
Currently, Julia is a Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Temple University.
Julia Ann Ericksen is a well-known sociologist, who dedicated her academic life to studying the difficulties women often face in a male-dominated world. She has authored several books, including "Kiss and Tell: Surveying Sex in the Twentieth Century" (1999), "Taking Charge of Breast Cancer" (2008) and "Dance With Me: Ballroom Dancing and the Promise of Instant Intimacy" (2011).
Also, Julia received the Great Teacher Award from Temple University.
(In "Dance With Me", Julia Ericksen, a competitive ballroo...)
2011(Vividly showcasing diverse voices and experiences, this b...)
2008("Kiss and Tell" chronicles the history of sex surveys in ...)
1999
Quotations:
"I became interested in sexual behavior surveys, when I read in the "Chronicle of Higher Education", that the federal government had decided to withhold funding from a large national survey of sexual behavior. Since this survey had been designed to see if Americans were engaging in the kinds of risky sexual practices, which could lead to a widespread AIDS epidemic, I wanted to understand, why it was still so difficult to talk about sex. This took me through a fascinating journey, involving political figures, researchers and the discovery of about seven-hundred-fifty surveys of sexual behavior, taken over a hundred-year period."
"I write because I think I have something to say. The history of sexual behavior surveys is complex. These surveys show us the changing anxieties of Americans over a century. I believe I have the ability to make complex issues clear and accessible, and that in doing so I am making a contribution."
"When I write, I complete my first draft quickly. It is important to me to get a version of what I want to say down, even if it is flawed. At this stage I do not worry about finding the right word or phrase. I then read the material carefully and do rough editing. I then reorganize and return to the editing again. I rewrite many times."
Julia is a member of the International Academy of Sex Research, American Sociological Association and Population Association of America.
Julia married Eugene Pennell Ericksen on April 7, 1966. Their marriage produced three children - Polly Joanna, Andrew Robert and Monica Amanda Jane.
