Works In Progress
Measuring the Efficacy of Harassment Training Programs: The Collective Accountability in the Workplace Scale (CAWS)
with Elizabeth Tippett
An introduction of the CAWS which evaluates how workplace training programs influence attitudes and behavioral intentions related to harassment.
Does Social Justice Sell?
A continuation of prior research that further explores corporate narratives around diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice. I examine how various types of corporate activism influence public support and the extent to which related commitments shape economic and broader social outcomes.
Harassment: Predicting Outcomes in Federal & State Courts
with Elizabeth Tippett
An empirical analysis of workplace harassment cases filed in state and federal court, examines:
What predicts outcomes of race and sex harassment cases;
Whether courts have changed the standard for what constitutes harassment over time; and
Whether judges’ assessments of harassment diverge from those of a mock jury.
Intersectionality in Action
I am creating a dataset of federal Title VII cases from 1970-2020 where the alleged discrimination/ harassment is based on two or more protected characteristics to systematically analyze outcomes, legal approaches and trends over time. The goal is to ultimately propose a framework to better protect women of color experiencing both racism and sexism at work.
Strengthening Workplace Protections? An Empirical Study of Reform and Outcomes Post #MeToo
An analysis of how state law changes following the metoo movement may be filling gaps left by underenforcement of federal antidiscrimination law.
Testing the Effectiveness of Implicit Bias Jury Instructions
An experimental study of how alternative types of implicit bias jury instructions influence juror perceptions, case outcomes, and the jury decision making process.