Conversation Project: Mind the Gaps

How Gender Shapes our Lives

March 3, 2017 | 4:30 p.m. | Lord and Schryver Conservancy

545 Mission St. SE, Salem OR 97302

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

Lord & Schryver Conservancy

Cost

$5 admission

Contact

Bobbie Dolp at (503) 838-0527 or bobbie.dolp@gmail.com