Tag: gender studies
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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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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…
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Nicholas Syrett, University of Kansas – Child Marriage
Why is child marriage still allowed in every state in the U.S.? Nicholas Syrett, professor of women, gender and sexuality studies at the University of Kansas, explores the reasons. Nicholas L. Syrett studies gender, sexuality, and childhood in the nineteenth- and twentieth-century United States. He is a coeditor of Age in America: The Colonial Era…
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Qiang Wu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Effects of CFO Gender on Financial Reporting Decision Making
Female CFOs can be more risk averse. Qiang Wu, associate professor of financial accounting and corporate finance at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, explores the differences between the sexes in this role. Qiang Wu’s current research interests include tax avoidance, accounting conservatism, debt contracting, earnings quality, auditing quality, corporate governance, financial analysts, and corporate social responsibility. His…
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Laura Van Berkel, University of Cologne – Men and Masculinity are Seen as American
Is America seen as a masculine country? Laura Van Berkel, post-doctoral researcher at the University of Cologne, determines if citizens feel gender inequality is ingrained in our national identity. Laura Van Berkel is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Cologne in Cologne, Germany. She earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas in 2016.…