Mentor/s
Dr. Colleen Butler-Sweet Dr. Stephen Lilley
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
This research aims to understand the gender-specific impact of working from home during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Primarily focusing on gender expectations of mothers in dual-earner families, the purpose of this study is to measure gendered expectations toward work and family sacrifices. Specifically, this study tests the hypothesis that mothers will face a greater expectation than fathers to prioritize family over career responsibilities in the context of the Covid 19 lockdowns. To reach this objective the attitudes of 434 participants ages 18-81 towards gender and work/home balance were surveyed via a vignette model of quantitative analysis. The results indicate that there is a neutral expectation for both men and women to balance work and family life evenly.
College and Major available
College of Arts and Sciences, Sociology
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
Start Day/Time
4-29-2022 1:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-29-2022 4:00 PM
Prize Categories
Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Most Scholarly Impact or Potential
Gendered Work and Home Life Expectations During the Pandemic
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
This research aims to understand the gender-specific impact of working from home during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Primarily focusing on gender expectations of mothers in dual-earner families, the purpose of this study is to measure gendered expectations toward work and family sacrifices. Specifically, this study tests the hypothesis that mothers will face a greater expectation than fathers to prioritize family over career responsibilities in the context of the Covid 19 lockdowns. To reach this objective the attitudes of 434 participants ages 18-81 towards gender and work/home balance were surveyed via a vignette model of quantitative analysis. The results indicate that there is a neutral expectation for both men and women to balance work and family life evenly.
Students' Information
Kassandra Alfaro, Major Sociology Minor(s) Human Resources Management, Human Rights & Social Justice; Honors; Class of '22