Category: Gender Studies
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Lori Marso, Union College – Feminist Cringe Comedies
On Union College Week: Do you cringe sometimes while watching your favorite comedian? Lori Marso, professor of political science, explores how feminist cringe comedy can have a positive effect on society. Lori J. Marso is the Doris Zemurray Stone Professor of Modern Literary and Historical Studies, and professor of political science at Union College. She…
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Shauna MacDonald, Villanova University – Women Lighthouse Keepers
The history of lighthouses includes many women. Shauna MacDonald, associate professor of communication at Villanova University, shines a light on this understudied fact. Shauna MacDonald, PhD, is an expert in cultural performance, women’s issues, storytelling, as well as lighthouses and cultural memory. At the core of MacDonald’s eclectic range of expertise is communication and the…
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Jessica Trisko Darden, American University – Insurgent Women
Women join terrorist groups for the same reasons as men, but their roles aren’t always the same. Jessica Trisko Darden, assistant professor at the school of international service at American University, explains why. Jessica Trisko Darden is Assistant Professor at American University’s School of International Service and Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.…
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Sarah Finley, Christopher Newport University – Hearing Voices of Women Past
Women are speaking louder than ever in certain areas of society. Sarah Finley, assistant professor of Spanish at Christopher Newport University, explores how a certain group also spoke loud, but without a voice. Dr. Sarah Finley is an assistant professor of Spanish at Christopher Newport University, where she also serves as director of the Latin…
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Brian Earp, Yale University – Pain and Gender
On This Student Spotlight: Does our sex determine how our pain is measured? Brian Earp, PhD candidate in philosophy and psychology at Yale University, undertakes an experiment to find out. Brian is pursuing a joint Ph.D. in philosophy and psychology, having received his undergraduate degree in cognitive science from Yale, a master’s degree in psychology…
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Kathryn Anthony, University of Illinois – Potty Parity
One way to see gender discrimination in action is to look at the lines in public restrooms. Kathryn Anthony, professor in the school of architecture at the University of Illinois, explores what can be done about it. Professor Anthony teaches, conducts research, and writes about how spaces and places affect people. Her expertise focuses on…
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Celene Reynolds, Yale University – Title IX
How is Title IX being used to combat gender inequalities in higher education? Celene Reynolds, PhD candidate in the department of Sociology at Yale University, looks into this question. Celene Reynolds is a PhD candidate in the Department of Sociology at Yale with research interests in social change, law and organizations, and gender and sexualities.…
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Melissa Deckman, Washington College – The Evolving Role of Women in Politics
On Washington College Week: Women’s political participation is on the rise. Melissa Deckman, professor of political science at Washington College, discusses how younger generations are changing gender norms in politics. Professor Deckman’s areas of specialty include religion and politics, women and politics, and state and local politics. Her latest book is Tea Party Women: Mama…
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Russ Crawford, Ohio Northern University – Female Participation in Football Leagues
We’ve always heard that football as a masculine sport. Russ Crawford, professor of history at Ohio Northern University, says women also play the game and their numbers are increasing. Professor of History Russ Crawford was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska in 1961. He graduated from Chadron State College with a BA in History in 1985, and…
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Amy Cook, Stony Brook University – The Art and Science of Casting
There’s an art and a science to casting your favorite movie roles. Amy Cook, Associate Professor in English and Theatre Arts at Stony Brook University, discusses how casting that goes beyond our expectations can bring new narratives to the forefront. Amy Cook is Associate Professor in English and Theatre Arts and Graduate Director in the…