Idea Igniters: Gender and Equity

Join UCalgary researchers and Chancellor Deborah Yedlin in a public conversation exploring the evolution of gender and equity in our society.

How do the worlds of gender and education intersect? Join Dr. Michael Kehler, research professor in Masculinities’ Studies in Education as he discusses normative masculinity and the power, privilege and positioning of men within and beyond school settings.

What role does subversive activism play in addressing gender discrimination? Engage with Dr. Jessica Shaw, assistant professor with the Faculty of Social Work, as she discusses why some social activists choose to work outside of legal and medical systems in order to advance human rights globally.

How can we improve gender equality in politics? Join Dr. Susan Franceschet, professor of political science, as she explains why some countries are seeing big gains in women’s political representation while other countries continue to see few women in public office.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Central Library | Performance Hall | 800 3 Street SE (map)
6 p.m. — Doors open | 6:30 p.m. — Talk begins
Free Public Event

Idea Igniters is a conversation series exploring social, economic and cultural issues in our community. It is presented in partnership between the University of Calgary and Calgary Public Library.

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