Conversation Project: Mind the Gaps

How Gender Shapes our Lives

February 23, 2017 | 6:30 p.m. | Marylhurst University

17600 Pacific Hwy., Marylhurst OR 97036

From the moment we are born, gender shapes every aspect of our lives: our interests, opportunities, and how we move through the world. In the twenty-first century, disparities among the genders still prevail, especially at the intersections of race, class, immigration status, and geography. What can these disparities tell us about society’s values and priorities? How can we better understand the complex ways gender affects our daily lives and identities? Jade Aguilar, an assistant professor of sociology and women’s and gender studies at Willamette University, will lead participants in a conversation about these questions and examine ways of finding meaning within gender gaps. Read more.

Event Sponsors

Marylhurst University

Cost

Free

Contact

Emily Burruel at (503) 534-7022 or eburruel@marylhurst.edu