Welcome to my Capstone page! Below I share about my capstone research, my future plans, and my faviorite Sociologist.
Abstract
Many couples decide to terminate their relationship after the transition to parenthood. This study examined how division of labor incites separation among first-time parents. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with 10 first-time parents who cohabited with their ex-partner. My findings reveal that a tumultuous relationship prior to the birth of a child enhances feelings of resentment that parents may feel towards one another after adopting new found responsibilities associated with the transition to parenthood and when workloads are not evenly distributed, couples decide to resort to separation. I also found that this sentiment was similar even in relationships that were deemed stable. My research illustrates how division of labor creates inequality and the consequences that come along with it.
I commission as an Army Officer in the Signal Corps on May 21st, 2020. I will attend BOLC June 16th-October 7th at Fort Gordon, GA and then be stationed at Fort Hood, Texas.
W.E.B. Du bois
Sociology
I would like to thank everyone in the entire Sociology Department for helping me get to this point and for finding a way end our unprecdented senior year on a positive note.