Laura Bunyan

Associate Professor in Residence of Sociology

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PhD, SUNY Albany
MA, SUNY Albany
BA, St. Lawrence University

 

BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT:

Laura Bunyan received her MA in Women’s Studies and her PhD in Sociology from the University at Albany. Using qualitative research methods, her book, “Modern Day Mary Poppins: The unintended consequences of nanny work,” examines the ways shared socio-demographic statuses between employers and employees impacts nanny work and nanny-employer relationships. This book explores the pathways women take to become nannies and the decision making processes of parents in their selection of a nanny.

 

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

PUBLISHED BOOKS:

Bunyan, Laura. 2020. Modern Day Mary Poppins: The unintended consequences of nanny work. Lanham: Lexington Books.

 

AWARDS AND GRANTS:

Faculty Mentorship Excellence Award, Storrs, 2020
Stamford Campus Faculty Recognition Award, 2019
Research Excellence Program grant award, 2019-2020 ($49,500)
Stamford Campus Professor of the Year Award, 2011