Work, Family, and Gender Inequality in the Contemporary U.S.

Despite dramatic increases in women's education and employment over the past century, progress toward gender equality in both the public and private sphere has slowed or stalled in recent decades. Drawing on research in sociology, economics, and demography, this course examines why gender inequality persists in the workplace and in family life. We focus primarily on the contemporary U.S. context but also draw on historical and cross-national comparisons. In addition, the course considers the role of cultural norms and work-family policy in shaping gender inequality.
Course Attributes: AS SSC; AS SC; FA SSC; AR SSC; EN S

Work, Family, and Gender Inequality in the Contemporary U.S.

SOCIOLOGY 4212

Section 01