According to Dorothy Smith,by giving primacy to the concepts and topics recognized by the discipline of sociology,sociology has failed to move beyond hegemonic ways of knowing.

Sociology

The systematic study of human groups and their interactions.

Dorothy Smith

A Canadian sociologist known for her work in feminist theory, sociology, and the methodological approach known as institutional ethnography.

Hegemonic Ways

Practices or methods linked to the dominance of one social group over others, often maintained through cultural, ideological, or economic influence.