Donna Bobbitt-Zeher

Donna Bobbitt-Zeher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at The Ohio State University's Marion campus. She holds a PhD from The Ohio State University (2008) and specializes in gender, race, and class dynamics. Her research focuses on three core areas: educational inequalities and labor market outcomes, workplace discrimination (including pregnancy-related issues), and the societal impact of laws addressing intimate partner violence. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methods, emphasizing a race/class/gender analytical framework. Additionally, her work explores family dynamics, including caregiving for Alzheimer’s patients and the role of siblings in shaping social outcomes.

Her educational background includes advanced training in sociology, culminating in her doctoral degree from the same institution where she now teaches. Research trends in her articles highlight persistent themes of social inequality, policy implications of gender discrimination, and the interplay between family structures and individual outcomes. She has contributed to interdisciplinary discussions on pedagogy, such as integrating student-centered methods in STEM education. While no formal awards are noted, her extensive publication record reflects sustained scholarly engagement with societal inequities.

Her advising and grants involve mentoring students through her research projects on gender disparities and family sociology. She actively investigates caregiving patterns and the long-term consequences of childhood family dynamics. Though no specific labs or teams are named, her work often intersects with interdisciplinary groups focusing on social policy, gender studies, and family sociology.