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Palatable for Capitalism with Marisa Allison, PhD

June 10, 2023 Healwell Season 11 Episode 8
Palatable for Capitalism with Marisa Allison, PhD
Interdisciplinary
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Interdisciplinary
Palatable for Capitalism with Marisa Allison, PhD
Jun 10, 2023 Season 11 Episode 8
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Corey and Cal talk with sociologist Marisa Allison about gender in massage therapy. What is a "feminized" profession, and what does it mean for the growth and opportunities available in that profession? And how does all this connect to sustainability?

Job Queues, Gender Queues (research Dr. Allison mentioned in the episode)
 
About Our Guest: 
Dr. Marisa Allison, Ph.D. is a Public Sociologist and Adjunct Faculty Member in the Department of Sociology at George Mason University. Marisa’s research investigates gender and inequality in higher education and within feminizing and female dominated fields. Marisa has been involved in the academic labor movement in the U.S. for over a decade, working with unions and others organizing to better labor conditions on college and university campuses. Most recently she has wrapped up a semester teaching courses on gender and society and contemporary gender relations. 

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Check out our new podcast! The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy

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Show Notes

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Corey and Cal talk with sociologist Marisa Allison about gender in massage therapy. What is a "feminized" profession, and what does it mean for the growth and opportunities available in that profession? And how does all this connect to sustainability?

Job Queues, Gender Queues (research Dr. Allison mentioned in the episode)
 
About Our Guest: 
Dr. Marisa Allison, Ph.D. is a Public Sociologist and Adjunct Faculty Member in the Department of Sociology at George Mason University. Marisa’s research investigates gender and inequality in higher education and within feminizing and female dominated fields. Marisa has been involved in the academic labor movement in the U.S. for over a decade, working with unions and others organizing to better labor conditions on college and university campuses. Most recently she has wrapped up a semester teaching courses on gender and society and contemporary gender relations. 

Healwell Homecoming; Sept 20-21, Arlington, VA

In true Healwell fashion, we’re inviting you to join us as we redefine the status quo, lead with kindness, and have fun doing it. Come as you are and come ready to collaborate, celebrate, and learn! Connect or reconnect with people you’ve met over the years through Healwell!

Come for the classes and stay for the party!

Support the Show.

Check out our new podcast! The Rub: a podcast about massage therapy

Giving Tuesday is over, but you can still support Healwell and the cool things we make by donating here!

Other ways to help and join in:

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