COVID-19: Widening Gender & Parenting Gaps in Academic Productivity?

New research explores how the COVID-19 pandemic affected scholarly productivity among academics, particularly women and parents. A survey of political scientists and international studies scholars captured initial reactions to disruptions like shelter-at-home orders and anticipated consequences.

Key Findings:

• Perceptions of negative pandemic impact on productivity are widespread across academia.
• Survey responses suggest the pandemic may worsen pre-existing gender and parent productivity gaps in these fields.

Why It Matters:

This study underscores how global crises can exacerbate structural inequalities, offering insights relevant to understanding academic labor dynamics within political science.