Gender at Work: The Past and Future of Gender Inequality

In this first-year seminar, we will analyze the intricate ways in which gender permeates the world of work (paid and unpaid) and fuels inequality. The course explores intersections of gender, race, and class, with a focus on the 20th and 21st century United States. We will cover a range of topics from segregation and discrimination to care work and emotional labor, and decode how policy and labor movements are shaping the future of work. This course invites students to engage with a variety of theories and methods, paving the way for a deeper understanding of gender and stratification.