Joan Acker (sociologist)

Joan Acker was a sociologist known for her work on gender and workplace inequalities. She introduced the idea that organizations are structured in ways that reinforce gender roles and power differences, often favoring men over women. Acker analyzed how workplaces are not neutral; they reflect and maintain social inequalities through policies, practices, and culture. Her work helps us understand how gender shapes experiences at work and contributes to broader social inequalities.