Laura A. Sanchez

Laura A. Sanchez is a Professor of Sociology at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), affiliated with the Department of Sociology within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on gender dynamics within families, the societal impacts of evolving marital and union forms, and feminist methodologies in human-animal interaction studies.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of Wisconsin
• MS in Sociology, University of Wisconsin
• BS in Sociology, University of Wisconsin (Graduated with distinction)

Research Interests: Dr. Sanchez explores how gender ideologies shape labor division and relationship dynamics in U.S. families. She analyzes the tension between 'deinstitutionalization' and 'reinstitutionalization' of marriage, including topics like cohabitation, same-sex marriage, and covenant marriage. Her recent work investigates how families perceive animal companions as tools for adolescent resilience during transitions to adulthood. Her interdisciplinary approach blends feminist theory, demography, and mixed-methods research.

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