Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
December 2, 2025Gender Work and OrganizationOpen Access

“The Hamster Wheel Is on Fire”: How the Pandemic Amplified Inequality in the Academy

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

CACatherine AlbistonTBTonya L. BritoCHCathy Hu

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Survey data reveals heightened burnout and emotional labor among women and faculty of color during the pandemic, suggesting inequality persists in academia.

Key Points

  • Women and faculty of color faced increased emotional labor and burnout during the pandemic, highlighting systemic inequality.
  • Survey data showed that women reported greater decreases in research productivity compared to men during the pandemic.
  • Institutional practices contributed to variations in academic work demands across race and gender during crisis periods.
  • Findings suggest that pandemic-related changes disproportionately affected women and faculty of color, indicating ongoing issues of inequality in academic settings.

Cite This Study

Albiston et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6940275a2d562116f28ffd55https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.70066
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share