GENDER, INTIMACY, AND ECONOMY

An interview with Viviana Zelizer

Abstract

Viviana Zelizer, originally from Argentina, moved to the United States where she has subsequently built her career as a sociologist. She currently holds a teaching position at Princeton
University. In 2023, Zelizer was honored with the highest award from the American Sociological Association (ASA) in recognition of her significant impact and contributions to the field of
Sociology. Beyond her foundational research in Economic, Cultural Sociology and Sociology of Money, Zelizer’s writings have garnered widespread acclaim in gender studies. Her
conceptual insights into intimacy, moralities, and family dynamics have been particularly
influential. The interview delves into the impact of her work on gender studies, as well as her perspectives on care, family dynamics, and monetary transactions.