Tag: Aubrey Westfall
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The Academic Minute for 2019.06.24-06.28
The Academic Minute from 06.24 – 06.28 Monday, June 24th Justin Schupp – Wheaton College Farmers Markets Professor Schupp looks at the intersection of social movements and inequality to examine how social movements influence, mitigate and perpetuate each other. His current focus is on the local food movement and the impact of farmer’s markets. His…
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Aubrey Westfall, Wheaton College – The Politics of the Headscarf
The headscarf worn by some Muslim women is becoming a tool of civic engagement. Aubrey Westfall, assistant professor of political science at Wheaton College, explains why wearing a religious symbol freely is an important step in self-expression. Professor Westfall studies minority politics and human rights, particularly as it applies to the politics of migration, women,…
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Wheaton College Week on The Academic Minute (2019.06.24)
Wheaton College Week on The Academic Minute 2019.06.24 Monday, June 24th Justin Schupp examines if farmers markets are achieving their goals. Tuesday, June 25th Gail Sahar looks into how to change someone’s mind. Wednesday, June 26th Jeanne Wilson explores the unequal relationship between China and Russia. Thursday, June 27th Dipankar Maitra delves into how citizens…
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The Academic Minute for 2018.10.08-10.12 – Timely Topics Week
Academic Minute from 10.08 – 10.12 Monday, October 8th Amy Bhatt – University of Maryland Baltimore County Highly Skilled Immigrant Family Separation Dr. Amy Bhatt is Associate Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies, Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Language, Literacy and Culture Program and the Asian Studies Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore…
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Aubrey Westfall, Wheaton College – The Politics of the Headscarf
The headscarf worn by some Muslim women is becoming a tool of civic engagement. Aubrey Westfall, assistant professor of political science at Wheaton College, explains why wearing a religious symbol freely is an important step in self-expression. Every one of my past and future project connects to a research agenda focused on issues relating to…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2018.10.08) – Timely Topics Week
Timely Topics Week on The Academic Minute 2018.10.08 Monday, October 8th Amy Bhatt of the University of Maryland Baltimore County examines changes to programs that impact high-skilled immigrant workers and their families. Tuesday, October 9th Richard Cleveland of Georgia Southern University explores how mindfulness can help law enforcement during stressful situations. Wednesday, October 10th Frank…