Elizabeth Gregory

Elizabeth Gregory directs the Institute for Research on Women, Gender & Sexuality and the WGS Studies Program at the University of Houston. She is writing a book on the economics of fertility and care titled Domestic Product.

A wide-frame photo of marchers at the March for Life in front of the Washington Monument, on a snowy, foggy day.

From “Don’t Say Gay” to Abortion Bans, a New Pronatalism Is Here From “Don’t Say Gay” to Abortion Bans, a New Pronatalism Is Here

To understand the conservative fervor around abortion, contraception, and LGBTQ rights, we have to understand the impact these relatively new rights have on the labor market.

Jan 29, 2024 / Comment / Elizabeth Gregory

With “Dobbs,” Women Are No Longer Full Citizens. We Can Still Fight Back.

With “Dobbs,” Women Are No Longer Full Citizens. We Can Still Fight Back. With “Dobbs,” Women Are No Longer Full Citizens. We Can Still Fight Back.

We must fight loudly and demand that our representatives address the real consequences of today’s Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Jun 24, 2022 / Elizabeth Gregory

Carol Joyner

Jobs for Men but Not for Women? Jobs for Men but Not for Women?

Though sex-based discrimination is no longer legal, it still structures American employment. Passing the Build Back Better bill could finally change that.

Dec 14, 2021 / Elizabeth Gregory

A young student sits in front of a laptop, attending an online class.

What This Country Needs Is a Working Parents Administration What This Country Needs Is a Working Parents Administration

A combination of federally funded online tutoring and Parenting Pay could jump-start real equity in education and build a culture and economy of care.

Sep 1, 2020 / Elizabeth Gregory

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