Date: Saturday, August 10

Time: 8:30 AM - 10:10 AM

Session 042: CRITICAL DIALOGUE: Work Policies and the Family
Room: Drummond East

Sponsors: Family, Aging, and Youth
Labor Studies

Organizer &

Presider/Discussant: Monnica Gavin, Clark State College

Description: 

The impact of societal policies on family dynamics is significant, and work policies can either aid or worsen issues within the family structure. Policies that are rooted in patriarchal systems can hinder the complete participation of women in the workforce. Furthermore, policies that do not provide adequate support for employees' families can lead to stress and subpar work performance. This session delves into the effects of work policies on the family dynamic, taking into account topics such as parental leave policies, telecommuting, parenthood in STEM fields, caregiving in higher education, artificial intelligence, and indigenous workers.

Papers:

“Artificial Intelligence and the New Divide: Perceptions, Preparedness, and the Future of Labor Market Inequality,” Dujin Park, Chungnam National University and June Jeon, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology

“Exploring the Work of Women Faculty through the Lens of Caregiving: An Institutional Ethnography of Caregiving and Carereceiving in Higher Education,” Emily C. Schubert, Laura Parson and Fredricka R. Saunders, North Dakota State University

“Pima Cotton and the Gendered and Racialized Experiences of Indigenous Workers,” Allison R. Madia, University of California, Los Angeles

“STEM Work Hour Disparity Based on Sexual Orientation: Heterogeneity across Gender, Relationship Status, and Parenthood,” Jisu Park, The Pennsylvania State University

“Teleworking, Stress, and Work Conditions before the COVID-19 Pandemic,” Taylor D. Sumpter, University of Miami

“Tenure-track Confidential: An IE of Pre-tenure Women Faculty,” Laura Parson, North Dakota State University

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