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AAASE October Author of the Month | Dr. Yanica Faustin

Cultural & Special Programs October 24, 2019

Elon University pre-doctoral fellow in Public Health Studies, Yanica Faustin will be presenting her dissertation research titled “An Exploratory Study of Identity and Discrimination Among U.S.-born and Foreign-born Black Mothers in New York City.” While we have knowledge and documentation of differing preterm birth rates within the Black population by nativity, we do not quite […]

Difficult Scripture: Gender in the Qur’an | Ariela Marcus-Sells (Perspectives on Islam series)

Teaching & Learning Technologies January 16, 2018

All ancient texts pose problems for contemporary readers, and the Qur’an is no different. Several sections of the Qur’an present difficulties for Muslim and non-Muslim readers who are committed to ethics of non-violence, gender equality, or inter-communal acceptance. This episode will examine one difficult verse from the Qur’an that discusses the relationship between husbands and […]

American Hookup: Real Facts and True Stories about Hookup Culture | Lisa Wade

Teaching & Learning Technologies October 5, 2017

A sociologist, essayist, and author, Lisa Wade’s newest book, “American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus,” is the definitive account of the sexual culture that dominates higher education. Dr. Wade is also the co-author of a bestselling textbook, Gender: Ideas, Interactions, Institutions; the co-editor of the anthology Assigned: Life with Gender; and the […]

When Race and Gender Collide | India Johnson

Teaching & Learning Technologies April 25, 2017

Women of color (WOC) report a lack of belonging and comfort in environments where they are underrepresented, and introducing a relatable role model may be one tool to address these concerns. The present studies examine how framing a potential role model as an ally for women of color can be used as a potential intervention […]

Michael Messner | More Men: From Violence to Anti-Violence

Teaching & Learning Technologies April 11, 2017

Michael Messner, professor of sociology and gender studies at the University of Southern California, answers the question: What does it mean for men to join with women as allies in preventing sexual assault and domestic violence?. His teaching and research focuses on gender and sports, men and masculinities, and gender-based violence. Professor Messner’s teaching and […]

Seeing Gender in 2017

Teaching & Learning Technologies February 16, 2017

There are plenty of reasons to talk about gender: the trolling of women online, HB2, the role of gender in the Presidential election, the pay gap, the media’s focus on sexual assaults on college campuses, and the rape culture that perpetuates these high rates of sexual assault. This panel discussion outlines some of the key […]

What We Should Know About Gender and Decision Making | Therese Huston

Teaching & Learning Technologies October 18, 2016

Seattle University cognitive psychologist and author of How Women Decide, Therese Huston tackles popular stereotypes about women as decision-makers. Is it really a woman’s prerogative to change her mind? How do we respond to women taking risks, and do we respond any differently to men making those same choices? Most important, does all of this […]

Intersecting Identities: Faith, Gender, Sexuality

Truitt Center for Religious & Spiritual Life March 5, 2015

A presentation and conversation about the complexity of intersecting identities – including the challenges and joys of intersecting spiritual and lesbian/gay identities. This conversation challenges many assumptions about what it means to be “Christian” and what it means to be “gay” or “lesbian” or “queer” – while also providing guidance on ways to better support […]