Matthew N. Weinshenker

Matthew N. Weinshenker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Fordham University's Rose Hill campus. He serves as a faculty affiliate of the Women's Studies program and sits on its executive board. His research integrates quantitative methodologies to explore intersections of family, work, gender, and life course dynamics.

• Education: B.A. from Yale, Ph.D. from the University of Chicago (2006).

Weinshenker specializes in family sociology and social demography, with a focus on fatherhood, work-family balance, and non-standard employment schedules. His studies analyze how evolving labor practices impact family structures and gender roles. Recent work investigates the effects of evening, night, and rotating shifts on parental involvement.

His publications span journals like Journal of Family Issues and Demography, as well as edited volumes from Cambridge and Cornell University Presses. Themes include labor dynamics in dual-earner families, child poverty, and adolescent socialization. Collaborations with scholars like Kathleen Christensen and Patrick Heuveline highlight interdisciplinary approaches.