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Dr. Pamela Aronson’s research examines the experiences of Gen Z, the transition to adulthood, gender in electoral politics, the #MeToo movement, women's movements, sexual consent, sexual harassment in the higher education workplace, and how disadvantaged students experience college. She is currently studying how reproductive rights influence electoral politics.
“Transformations in Sexual Consent.”
“Transformations in Sexual Consent.”
How is the #MeToo movement reshaping everyday life? In this article and our forthcoming book (Gender Revolution: How Electoral Politics and #MeToo are Reshaping Everyday Life, Routledge), we examine the simultaneous profound transformations, and potent challenges to these changes, that we are witnessing in both the public and private arenas. This gender revolution has led to a culture in which people of all genders increasingly reject abuses of power in interpersonal relationships. Read entire article
"Gender Self-Presentations in the 2020 U.S. Elections"
"Gender Self-Presentations in the 2020 U.S. Elections"
Drawing on qualitative website and Twitter bio data for the 2020 presidential nomination of the Democratic party, we develop a new typology of gender self-presentations by classifying different approaches on a spectrum, ranging from gender traditional on one side to feminist on the other (with gender neutral and gender nontraditional in between). Read entire article
“Feminists or ‘Postfeminists?’: Young Women’s Attitudes Toward Feminism and Gender Relations.”
“Feminists or ‘Postfeminists?’: Young Women’s Attitudes Toward Feminism and Gender Relations.”
The findings reveal support for feminist goals, coupled with ambiguity about the concept of feminism. Although some of the women could be categorized along a continuum of feminist identification, half were “fence-sitters” or were unable to articulate a position. There were variations in perspectives amongthose with different life experiences, as well as by racial and class background. Read entire article
"Zoom Memes For Self Quaranteens"
"Zoom Memes For Self Quaranteens"
This study is based on a content analysis of memes posted on the most popular emerging–adult-focused Facebook groups established during the pandemic. It finds that three themes emerged: pandemic humor, generational identity humor, and generational conflict humor. Implications for generational conflict are discussed. Read entire article
“‘I Have to Start From Where I’m Capable:’ How Low-Income Postsecondary Students Overcome Financial and Academic Obstacles.”
“‘I Have to Start From Where I’m Capable:’ How Low-Income Postsecondary Students Overcome Financial and Academic Obstacles.”
Based on in-depth interviews with 45 low-income students at a four-year commuter university in Metropolitan Detroit, U.S. and a longitudinal analysis of their academic transcripts six to eight years later, this study examines the obstacles experienced by low-income postsecondary students in order to shed light on the reasons why some complete their degrees while others drop out. Read entire article
“’I’m Not Voting for Her:’ Internalized Misogyny, Feminism and Gender Consciousness in the 2016 Election.”
“’I’m Not Voting for Her:’ Internalized Misogyny, Feminism and Gender Consciousness in the 2016 Election.”
Internalized misogyny, gender consciousness, and feminist consciousness all influenced women's voting behavior and activism in the [2016] election. Gender consciousness is an awareness of women's political and social interests and makes salient the status of women as women. Gender consciousness is distinct from feminist consciousness, which is an awareness and critique of gender inequalities and patriarchy. Read entire book chapter
“The Dynamics and Causes of Gender and Feminist Consciousness and Feminist Identities.”
“The Dynamics and Causes of Gender and Feminist Consciousness and Feminist Identities.”
The development of consciousness or an activist identity is a precursor to activism on behalf of women’s issues. This chapter examines the dynamics and causes of women’s gender consciousness, feminist consciousness and feminist identities and argues that they should be understood on a continuum. Read entire book chapter
“The Markers and Meanings of Growing Up: Contemporary Young Women’s Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood.”
“The Markers and Meanings of Growing Up: Contemporary Young Women’s Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood.”
Growing up in the shadow of the women's movement dramatically influences how young women think about their life course transitions. Although prior research has examined the objective markers of adulthood, we know little about how young women themselves perceive these markers. This article examines the subjective meanings of the transition to adulthood among 42 young women who were part of the Youth Development Study. Read entire article
Selected Additional Articles
Selected Additional Articles
Gen Z and the Transition to Adulthood
Gen Z and the Transition to Adulthood
“Uncertainty and Disruption in the Transition to Adulthood during COVID-19." Arnaldo Mont’Alvao, Pamela Aronson and Jeylan T. Mortimer. 2021. Social Problems in the Age of COVID-19: Volume 2 – Global Perspectives.
“'Decline of the ‘American Dream?’ Outlook toward the Future across Three Generations of Midwest Families.” Mortimer, Jeylan T., Arnaldo Mont’Alvao, and Pamela Aronson. 2020. Social Forces.
“'I’ve Learned to Love What’s Going to Pay Me:’ A Culture of Despair in Higher Education during a Time of Insecurity.” Aronson, Pamela. 2017. Critical Sociology..
“Contradictions in the American Dream: High Educational Aspirations and Perceptions of Collapsing Institutions.” Aronson, Pamela. 2017. International Journal of Psychology.
“Moving Ahead, Drifting, and Scaling Back: Gender and Parenthood in Career Development.” Aronson, Pamela and Jeylan T. Mortimer. 2017. Crossings to Adulthood – How Diverse Young Americans Understand and Navigate Their Lives | Brill.
"The Transition to Adulthood during the Great Recession: Employment, Financial and Identity Challenges.” Aronson, Pamela, Thomas Callahan and Timothy Davis. 2015. Journal of Youth Studies..
“Breaking Barriers or Locked Out? Class-based Perceptions and Experiences of Postsecondary Education.” Aronson, Pamela. 2008. New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development.
"Growing Up Alone: The Absence of Young Women’s Positive Life Models.” Aronson, Pamela. 2007. Advances in Life Course Reserch.
Gender and Politics
Gender and Politics
“Spectrum of Gender Self-Presentations among Women Candidates.” Aronson, Pamela, Leah Oldham and Emily Lucas. 2023. Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change.
“Féministes ou postféministes? Les jeunes femmes, le féminisme et les rapports de genre.” Aronson, Pamela. 2015. Republished in Politix. (Originally published in Gender & Society Translated by Helene Boisson.).
“Feminists or ‘Postfeminists?’: Young Women’s Attitudes Toward Feminism and Gender Relations.” Aronson, Pamela. 2007, 2009, 2012. Republished in Feminist Frontiers, 7th-9th Editions. (Originally published in Gender & Society).
“Feminists or ‘Postfeminists?’: Young Women’s Attitudes Toward Feminism and Gender Relations.” Aronson, Pamela. 2007, 2009, 2012. Republished in Feminist Frontiers, 7th-9th Editions. (Originally published in Gender & Society).
"'Iraq is a Small Purple Planet:' Feminist Mothering During Wartime." Aronson, Pamela. 2006. Journal of the Association for Research on Mothering.
“The Development and Transformation of Feminist Identities Under Changing Historical Conditions.” Aronson, Pamela. 2000. Advances in Life Course Research.
Sexual Misconduct
Sexual Misconduct
“Can Respectful Citizens Create Equitable Institutions? Promoting a Culture of Respect in the #Metoo Era.” Banner, Francine, Lisa Martin, Pamela Aronson, Grace Bradley, Islam Jaffal, and Maureen Linker. 2022. Feminist Criminology.
Forthcoming / In Press:
“'Creating a Balance of Power:' Gender and Empowerment in the #MeToo Era.” Advances in Gender Research 37: The Construction and Deconstruction of Gender and Power.
“#MeToo, Gender and Politics.” Handbook of Gender in World Politics, 2nd edition.
“Feminist Secretaries: Silence, Authenticity, and Resistance in the Academy.” Narratives of Gendered Abuse in Academia.
Disadvantaged Students in Higher Education
Disadvantaged Students in Higher Education
“'I’m Doing this for Me:’ Gendered Reasons for Enrolling in Postsecondary Education During an Economic Recession.” Aronson, Pamela and Carmel Price. 2023. Sociological Focus..
“Tapping and Assessing the Concept of Educational Regret: Methodological Techniques for Opening Up Biographical Reflection.” Aronson, Pamela and Matthew Fleming. 2019. Contemporary Social Science.
“Balancing Family, Aspirations, and Higher Education: The Gendered Experiences of Second Generation Arab American College Women.” Aronson, Pamela and Ivy Forsythe-Brown. 2019. Global Youth Migration and Gendered Modalities.
In Press / Under Review
“Cultural Mismatch: Family Obligations and Community Expectations among Arab American Immigrant College Students.” Colleges and Their Communities.
“Surging Ahead but Feeling Stupid: Gender Differences in Academic Confidence and Perceived Innate Ability.”
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