Plans for Fall Meetings & Events at IRWG
May 2021 With the expected return to in-person instruction and campus life in the fall, we surveyed IRWG faculty affiliates, committee members, program directors, researchers, and working group members about their preferences for virtual or in-person meetings and events. Our survey included preference rankings for small meetings (fewer than 10 people), larger meetings (more than ...
What Real Cases Teach us about Human Trafficking
March 2021 When you think of human trafficking, what images come to mind? Last month, Professor Elizabeth Campbell spoke about misconceptions, research gaps, the various experiences and complex needs of survivors of trafficking, in a webinar sponsored by IRWG’s Initiative on Gender Based Violence and Sexual Harassment. Campbell is a clinical assistant professor and co-director ...
Partnership with GenCen Continues
In November, IRWG partnered with colleagues from Michigan State University’s Center for Gender in Global Context (GenCen) to present a multi-day online conference on women’s suffrage and political power. The conference brought together hundreds of scholars, community members, activists, and elected officials to explore the future possibilities for expanding gender equity in political participation and representation in the United ...