The Women's Center at Eastern Washington University offers several educational programs for students as well as the community. The following programs are scheduled for January at the Women's Center, 207 Monroe Hall, unless otherwise stated:
DVD: “War on the Family—Mothers in Prison and the Children They Leave Behind”
Thursday, Jan. 13, noon-12:50 p.m.
Since the 1986 Anti-Drug Act passed, the number of female inmates in the United States has grown by over 400 percent. The majority of these women are non-violent drug offenders and low-income women of color. Over 80 percent are mothers. Formerly incarcerated mothers weave tapestries of abuse suffered throughout their lives. Their individual stories bring us on a common journey from traumatic childhoods in desperate neighborhoods through the dehumanization of prison, to the confusion and anguish of life after incarceration.
Coupled with the reflections of various advocated including lawyers, drug policy experts, ministers, academicians and social workers, the voices of those incarcerated paint a devastatingly clear picture of the far reaching effects imprisonment has, not only on the women who are locked away, but also on the children who have been denied mothers.
If I Could Talk with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tuesday, Jan. 18. Watch for campus flyers announcing the time and location, as well as additional activities.
Come and join the celebration of the courage, strength and phenomenal life of one of the most influential leaders of the civil rights movement—Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A highlight of the celebration is a monologue written and performed by Lakeisha Jones, Ms. EWU for 2010-11.
In this monologue, titled “Time with Dr. King,” Jones expresses her thoughts of gratitude towards King. Through the monologue she then portrays what she would say to King today if she could have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to talk to King about the injustices still present in the criminal justice system.
A Look at Women's Advantages and Challenges in Costa Rica and Panama
Wednesday, Jan. 19, noon-12:30 p.m.
EWU student, women's studies minor and McNair Scholar Helen Arega spent her travel abroad time observing the status of women in Costa Rica and Panama. Although these countries are still developing, they are thriving and educating their youth to be future leaders. Most children are attending school. However, a common theme is that many young women are becoming housewives and having children at an early age.
Arega looks at ways Costa Rica and Panama could empower women in the working world and highlight role models. Her travel abroad encompassed many life lessons, while focusing on opportunities for women and methods of providing health care to low income communities.
Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research: Women Explain the Social Behavior of Wild Horses in China and Germany
Tuesday, Jan. 25, noon-12:50 p.m.
Gender has influenced the development of scientific models of the world. In this presentation, standpoint theory will be used to compare and contrast narratives of wild horse social behavior by a Chinese and a Mongolian biologist, living in China and Germany respectively.
From the discussions of the models developed by these two scientists, Michael Zukosky, Ph.D, assistant professor, anthropology, will explore why standpoint theory is important in contemporary debates about pluralism in science.
Human Trafficking is in our Region
Thursday, Jan. 27, noon-12:50 p.m.
Human trafficking is a crime against humanity and it happens all over the world, including our community. It is a crime hidden in plain sight, and it touches all of our lives through the people we love, the food we eat and the clothes we wear. Azra Grudic will be presenting on domestic and international human trafficking in our region, signs of trafficking, victims' rights and safety.
Grudic is the anti-human trafficking coordinator of Lutheran Community Services and WARN (Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network). She provides comprehensive services for victims of human trafficking and training on human trafficking to community service providers, law enforcement and partner organizations.
What Kind of Job Can I Get With a Women's and Gender Studies Degree?
Monday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m.-noon
Students considering a women's and gender studies degree oftentimes ask: “What can I do with this degree?” Will this degree differentiateme from individuals majoring in humanities, communications, English, sociology or history? WGS majors are in more places than you would expect—including non-profit and nongovernmental organizations, higher education, politics, human resources, medical and legal fields, businesses and corporations.
Join women's and gender studies faculty, Kelly Coogan, PhD; women's and gender studies graduate, Megan Cuilla; career services managers, Krista Benson; and College of Behavioral and Social Sciences dean, Vickie Shields, PhD, who will talk about opportunities and advantages of a women's and gender studies degree.
Contemporary Issues in Feminist Research: Feminism, Philosophy and Pop Culture
Tuesday, Feb. 1, noon-12:50 p.m.
As a feminist philosopher concerned with the production and dissemination of knowledge, particularly knowledge surrounding gender, sex and sexuality, Mimi Marinucci, Ph.D, associate professor of philosophy and women's and gender studies, has become increasingly interested in popular culture.
After all, most of us learned what was expected of us as women and men, not from scholarly texts, but from television, movies, magazines, novels and other more readily accessible resources. In addition, we can learn more about what our culture believes from zines, blogs and online status updates than from dense philosophical treatises.
For examples of some of the ways in which pop culture is relevant to feminism, philosophy and feminist philosophy, Marinucci will summarize some of her relevant publications on such topics as television, social networking, pornography, zines and fake news.
Second Floor Monroe Open House
Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Second floor Monroe Hall
Please join us as we celebrate the intersections of women's and gender studies, the Africana education and Chicano education programs.
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