Jennifer Bouek

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Jennifer Bouek

Jan. 6, 2026, 5:33 PM EST

By Jennifer Bouek

Jennifer Bouek is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Delaware. She studies inequality, families, and public policy. Her forthcoming book, "Everything is Broken: Childcare and Inequality in the U.S.," examines how American families find and maintain childcare.

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