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Kate Weisshaar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Northwestern University. Her research focuses on the causes and consequences of gender, racial, and economic inequality in the United States. Her work is particularly centered on the consequences of gendered work-family arrangements, gendered evaluations in work organizations, and the gendered and racialized outcomes in the labor market. Weisshaar examines how gendered organizations impact work and family dynamics, highlighting the long-term implications for individuals' careers and job prospects. For instance, her research highlights how parents who temporarily leave work to care for children often encounter challenges in re-entering the job market. In collaboration with Koji Chavez and Tania Hutt, her projects reveal the intricate dynamics of gender and racial discrimination in hiring processes. Through both quantitative experimental methods and qualitative approaches, Weisshaar strives to shed light on these pressing social issues.
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