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Carrie L. Shandra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Stony Brook University, where she focuses on work and life course inequalities, particularly in the context of disability and the transition to adulthood. Her research examines the role of internships in career pathways, disparities in volunteer work participation among individuals with disabilities, and nonmarket work dynamics. Shandra has authored numerous publications in top journals such as Social Forces, Journal of Marriage and Family, and Socius, contributing to disability studies, demography, and labor markets. Her work emphasizes understanding social stratification and advocating for inclusive policies to address disparities in work and leisure participation.
Her research interests span disabilities, the transition to adulthood, and the intersection of gender and family dynamics. Notably, she is writing a book on internships and the college-to-career transition, highlighting systemic inequities in access to professional opportunities. Shandra’s findings reveal significant disability-based segregation in volunteer roles, reflecting broader societal inequalities.
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- Affiliations: Department of Sociology, State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Research Themes: Her work bridges sociology and public policy, addressing how disability impacts participation in formal and informal work, family roles, and leisure activities. Recent trends in her articles focus on institutional barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in volunteer and professional settings.
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