(Sociology)
Ph.D. Date: May 2024 (expected)
Dissertation Title: Men's Household Labor and the Making of Gender Inequality at Home
Dissertation Topic: parenthood, household labor, gender inequality, work-family intersection
Dissertation Committee: Mary C. Brinton (Co-Chair), Alexandra A. Killewald (Co-Chair), David S. Pedulla, and Xiang Zhou
Research/Teaching Interests: family, social demography, gender, work and occupations, social stratification, quantitative methods

Ohjae Gowen's research interests center on the interplay between work and family dynamics, with a focus on its implications for gender inequality, demographic behaviors, and social stratification. Using longitudinal data and various quantitative methods, his dissertation aims to reassess why men tend to be less involved in household labor compared to women, and what the consequences of this imbalance are. Through this investigation, he seeks to shed light on the dynamics of gender inequality within both the home and the labor market.