Hobart and William Smith Colleges

25 February 1999 HWS To Host Feminist Theory Conference By Students

Geneva, NY Students in Manisha Desais Feminist Social Theory class study real issues, current issues, as they explore the topic of feminist social theory. These students will share what theyve learned in Pop, Porn, the Presidencyyo mama, the feminist theory conference to be hosted by Hobart and William Smith Colleges beginning at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, in the Wasey Room of the Scandling Center on the Colleges campus. Art professor Nicholas Ruth, political science professor Iva Deutchman, and sociology professor Renee Monson will offer comments. The public is invited to attend.

The event is sponsored by the Fisher Center for the Study of Women and Men, the newly established enterprise under whose auspices faculty, students, and experts in the field explore the most important issues facing men and women in our time. The conference is one of several events to be held this year toward that end.

The students, Anna Kilkenny 99, Courtinay Casey 01, Catriona Stevenson 02, Diane Rejiester 99, Erin Jemison 99, and Amy Benedict 99, will give short presentations of their work and there will be time for discussion. A reception will be held directly following the event.

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