JISU PARK

I am a Research Scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR). I hold a Ph.D. in Sociology and Demography from the Pennsylvania State University, specializing in the social stratification and demographic behaviors of marginalized populations. 

My research examines how sexual orientation, gender, and their intersections shape socioeconomic and health inequalities across multiple domains. Specifically, my research agenda spans four interrelated areas: (1) occupational stratification and labor market inequality; (2) family and demographic outcomes; (3) the health consequences of social stratification; and (4) the social psychology of work and identity. My research advances understanding of how structural forces and identity processes interact to produce and sustain inequalities among women and sexual minority populations.

My works have been published in the Journal of Marriage and Family, Social Science Research, Socius, Sexuality Research and Social Policy, and RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences.

My latest CV is below.