JOINED VPI& SU: 1987

CURRENT PROJECTS: A concern for multiple systems of privilege and oppression by gender, race, ethnicity, class underpins all my research. Present research projects and interests include: changing definitions of work (paid and unpaid) and retirement; ageism (and images of aging) in popular culture and research, exemplified by such things as programs that are "anti-aging;" theorizing age relations, and exploring the interaction of these with masculinity and femininity (and ageism with other forms of oppression); exploring changes in notions of masculinity and femininity (gender identity) with age, particularly in relation to bodily changes; and care work and gender. In all of the above, I also have an interest in exploring how these vary by sexual orientation, where applicable.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's	Loyola-Marymount University
Master's	University of Kentucky
Doctorate	University of Kentucky

CURRENT TEACHING INTERESTS:

Sociology of Aging
Women and Work
Women's Studies
Gender Relations
Social Inequality
Social Problems

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS:

Age Relations and Ageism
Gender, Racial/Ethnic, and Class Differences in Aging/Retirement Experiences
Economic Restructuring in Central and Eastern Europe and Diverse Aging Experiences
Gender and Work
Political Economy of Aging

SELECTED AWARDS AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Alumni Award for Research Excellence, Virginia Tech, 2007.

Richard Kalish Innovative Publication Award, Behavioral and Social Science section, The Gerontological Society of America, 2006.

Excellence in Research and Creative Scholarship Award, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Virginia Tech, 2005-06.

Book series editor, Diversity and Aging, Rowman and Littlefield, 2004-09.

Co-Chair, Publications Committee, Sociologists for Women in Society, 2006-2008.

Member-at-large, Task Force on Women, Gerontological Society of America, 2005-08.

Member, Dissertation Award Selection Committee, American Sociological Association, 2006-2008.

Member, Nominations Committee, Southern Sociological Society, 2006-2009.

Special issue editor, “New Directions in Feminist Gerontology,” Journal of Aging Studies, 2004.

Fellow, Gerontological Society of America

Member-At-Large, Executive Committee, Behavioral and Social Science Section, The Gerontological Society of America, 2003-05; Representative, Behavioral and Social Sciences section, Fellowship Committee, Gerontological Society of America, 2003-05.

Chair, Fellowship Committee, Behavioral and Social Sciences section, Gerontological Society of America, 2004-05.

Committee Member, C. Wright Mills Award Committee, Society for the Study of Social Problems, 2003-04.

Member, editorial board, Journal of Aging Studies, 1993-.

Member, editorial board, Gender & Society, 1994-1998.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

Books

Toni M. Calasanti and Kathleen F. Slevin (Eds.).  Age Matters: Re-Aligning Feminist Thinking.  Routledge (2006).

Toni M. Calasanti and Kathleen F. Slevin. Gender, Social Inequalities, and Aging. Gender Lens Series. CA: Alta Mira Press (2001).

Articles and Chapters

Toni Calasanti.  “‘Bodacious Berry,’ ‘Potency Wood,’ and the ‘Aging Monster’:  Gender and Age Relations in Anti-Aging Ads.” Forthcoming, Social Forces, Vol. 86 (2007).

Toni Calasanti and Neal King.  “‘Beware of the Estrogen Assault’: Ideals of Old Manhood in Anti-Aging Advertisements.”  Journal of Aging Studies, Forthcoming, Vol. 21, No. 4 (2007).

Toni Calasanti and K. Jill Kiecolt.  “Diversity among Late-life Couples.”  Forthcoming, Generations.

Toni Calasanti and Neal King. “Taking ‘Women’s Work’ ‘Like a Man’:  Husbands’ Experiences of Care Work.”  The Gerontologist, Forthcoming, Vol. 47, No. 4 (2007).

Marjukka Ollilainen and Toni Calasanti.  “‘Metaphors at Work’: Maintaining the Salience of Gender in Self-Managing Teams.”  Gender & Society Vol. 21, No. 1 (2007): 1-23.

Anna M. Zaijeck, Toni Calasanti, and Edward K. Zajicek. “Pension Reforms and Old People in Poland:  An Age, Class, and Gender Lens.”  Journal of Aging Studies  Vol. 21, No. 1 (2007): 55-68.

Toni Calasanti.  “Gender and Gender Roles.”  In Encyclopedia of Gerontology, 2nd ed., edited by James Birren.  Oxford: Elsevier (2007): 592-600.

Toni Calasanti.  “Gender and Aging.”  In Encyclopedia of Sociology, edited by George Ritzer.  MA: Blackwell (2007): 1840-1843.

Toni Calasanti and Mary Elizabeth Bowen.  “Spousal Caregiving and Crossing Gender Boundaries: Maintaining Gendered Identities.” Journal of Aging Studies, Vol. 20, No. 3 (2006): 253-263.

Anna Zajicek, Toni Calasanti, Cristie Ginther, and Julie Summers.  “Intersectionality and Age Relations: Unpaid Care Work and Chicana Women.”  In Age Matters:  Re-aligning Feminist Thinking, edited by T. Calasanti and K. Slevin.  NY: Routledge Press (2006): 175-197.

Toni Calasanti and Kathleen Slevin, “Introduction:  Age Matters.” In Age Matters:  Re-aligning Feminist Thinking, edited by T. Calasanti and K. Slevin.  NY: Routledge Press (2006): 1-20.

Toni M. Calasanti, Kathleen F. Slevin, and Neal King. “Ageism and Feminism:  From ‘Et Cetera’ to Center.” NWSA Journal, Vol. 18, No. 1 (2006): 13-30.

Toni Calasanti. “Gender and Aging.” In Encyclopedia of Sociology, edited by George Ritzer. Blackwell (2006).

Toni M. Calasanti and Neal King, “Firming the Floppy Penis: Age, Class, and Gender Relations in the Lives of Old Men.”  Men and Masculinities, Vol. 8, No. 1 (2005): 3-23.

Toni Calasanti. “Ageism, Gravity, and Gender:  Experiences of Aging Bodies.” Generations, Vol. 29, No. 3 (2005).

Toni Calasanti.  “Is Feminist Gerontology Marginal?” Contemporary Gerontology, Vol. 11, No. 3 (2005): 107-111.

Janice Witt Smith and Toni M. Calasanti.  “The Influences of Gender, Race, and Ethnicity on Workplace Experiences of Institutional and Social Isolation:  An Exploratory Study of University Faculty.”  Sociological Spectrum, Vol. 25, No. 3 (2005): 300-334.

Toni M.  Calasanti.  “Feminist Gerontology and Old Men.”  Journal of Gerontology:  Social Sciences, Vol. 59B, No. 6 (2004): S305-314.

Toni M. Calasanti. “Work and Retirement.” In Men and Masculinities: An Encyclopedia, edited by Michael Kimmel. ABC-CLIO (2004).

Toni M. Calasanti. “Masculinities and Care Work in Old Age.” In Gender and Aging: New Directions, edited by Sara Arber, Kate Davidson, and Jay Ginn. UK: Open University Press (2003): 15-30.

Toni. M. Calasanti. “Theorizing Age Relations.” In The Need for Theory: Critical Approaches to Social Gerontology for the 21st Century, edited by Simon Biggs, Ariela Lowenstein, and Jon Hendricks. MA: Baywood Press (2003): 199-218.

Anna M. Zajicek, Edward K. Zajicek, Toni Calasanti, Jolanta Grotowske-Leder. “Old People, Poverty, and Social Policy in Poland in the 1990s.” In Unemployment and Poverty: Problems and Solutions, edited by Mariola Bochenska and Jolanta Grotowska-Leder. Krakow: Jagiellonski University Press (2003).

Toni M. Calasanti, “Work and Retirement in the 21st Century: Integrating Issues of Diversity and Globalization.” Aging International, Vol. 27, No. 3 (2002): 3-20.

Toni M. Calasanti and Janice Witt Smith. “Experiences of Latina Faculty.” In Women in Higher Education: An Encyclopedia, edited by Ana Martinez and Aleman and Kristen A. Renn. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO (2002): 414-417.

Toni M. Calasanti. “Retirement: Golden Years for Whom?” In Gender Stratification: Social Interaction and Structural Accounts, edited by Dana Vannoy. Los Angeles, CA: Roxbury Publishing Company, (2001), 300-310.

Toni M. Calasanti. “Feminism and Aging: Not Just for Women.” Hallym International Journal of Aging, Vol. 1 (1), 1999, 44-55.

Anna M. Zajicek and Toni M. Calasanti. “Patriarchal Struggles and State Politics: A Feminist, Political Economic View.” Gender & Society, Vol. 12 (5), 1998, 501-523.

Calasanti, Toni M. and Janice Witt Smith. “A Critical Evaluation of the Experiences of Women and Minority Faculty: Some Implications for Occupational Research.” In Current Research on Occupations and Professions, Vol. 10, edited by Helena Z. Lopata.  Greenwich, CT: JAI Press, 1998, 239-258.

Calasanti, Toni M. “Using the Master's Tools and Beyond: Reconstructing Difference.” In Feminist Foundations, edited by Cynthia D. Anderson, Kristen A. Myers, and Barbara Risman. Newbury Park, CA: Sage, 1998, 152-158.

Calasanti, Toni M. and Anna M. Zajicek. Gender, the State, and Constructing Old as Dependent: Lessons from the Economic Transition in Poland.” The Gerontologist, Vol. 37, No. 4 (1997), 452-461.

Calasanti, Toni M. “Incorporating Diversity: Meaning, Method, and Levels of Research.” The Gerontologist, Vol. 36 (2), 1996, 147-156.

Calasanti, Toni M. “Gender and Life Satisfaction in Retirement: An Assessment of the Male Model.” Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, Vol. S1B (1), 1996, S18-S29.

GRANTS

Dean’s Faculty Fellow.  College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, Virginia Tech.  $10,000.  (2005-06).

Toni M. Calasanti. Gender Differences in Informal Care Work for Person with Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's & related Diseases Research Award Fund. Virginia Center on Aging. $24,975. (2003-2004).

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