Linda Haas

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Linda Haas
Born (1950-12-18) December 18, 1950 (age 73)
Alma mater University of Wisconsin–Madison
Scientific career
FieldsSociology
Institutions Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

Linda L. Haas (born December 18, 1950) is an American sociologist. She is professor emerita of sociology at the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.

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Life

Haas holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and has received an honorary doctorate in social sciences from the Gothenburg University in Sweden. [1]

Haas joined the faculty of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in the fall of 1977. [2] She retired in 2014. [2] She was an Adjunct Professor of Women's Studies at the same university. Her research focuses on gender, family policy, and families and work in post-industrialized societies, with a focus on Sweden. [1]

Haas began researching gender bias in 1983. [3] In 1988, she conducted research on Cinderella syndrome. [4] Haas assisted in the development of family leave policies in Australia and Sweden. [5]

Haas received the Indiana University President's Award for Excellence in 1992 [1] and the Teaching and the Bynum Award for Excellence in Mentoring. [6]

Selected books

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Linda L. Haas: University Honors and Awards: Indiana University". Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis . Retrieved 2022-08-20.
  2. 1 2 "Retiring Faculty". KIPDF.COM. Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. May 6, 2014. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
  3. Lucas, Tim (1989-02-01). "Gender bias still alive in classroom". The Indianapolis Star . p. 9. Retrieved 2022-08-20 via newspapers.com.
  4. Winters, Rita (1988-04-12). "Cinderella Syndrome Hasn't Gone Away". The Star Press . p. 8. Retrieved 2022-08-20 via newspapers.com.
  5. Schneider, Mary Beth (1991-01-17). "Family leave bill clears first legislative hurdle". The Indianapolis Star . p. 24. Retrieved 2022-08-20 via newspapers.com.
  6. "Sloan Work and Family research Network : Main". Archived from the original on 2007-08-14. Retrieved 2008-12-23.
  7. Reviews of Equal Parenthood and Social Policy:
  8. Reviews of Organizational Change and Gender Equity: