A Cognitive Labor of Love
In this award-winning personal essay, sociologist Allison Daminger reflects on how her research on the division of household “cognitive labor” influences the decisions she makes in her own relationship.
Allison Daminger is an assistant professor of sociology at University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies the ways gender continues to shape individuals' experiences at home and at work. She received her Ph.D. in sociology and social policy from Harvard University in 2022 and is currently writing a book about cognitive labor in family life, under contract with Princeton University Press.
In this award-winning personal essay, sociologist Allison Daminger reflects on how her research on the division of household “cognitive labor” influences the decisions she makes in her own relationship.
Cognitive labor is unevenly distributed between men and women in households. New research shows there’s nuance to this breakdown, with implications for how we address gender equality across society.
Behavioral scientists can answer some questions better via a collaborative approach.
Can behavioral science help end poverty? We think so, and we have a few ideas.