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.