The Centenary of the 19th Amendment: New Reflections on the History and Future of Gender, Representation, and Citizenship Rights
The Centenary of the 19th Amendment: New Reflections on the History and Future of Gender, Representation, and Citizenship Rights is a one-day virtual conference organized by Boston University School of Law, the Department of Political Science, and the Research in American Politics Workshop. Scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2020, this event commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, focusing on the evolution and future of gender equality, representation, and citizenship rights.
The conference features a series of panels addressing various themes, including the historical context of the 19th Amendment, teaching the history of women's suffrage, women's participation in the electoral arena a century later, and ongoing research on women's rights and political power. Discussions will emphasize the intersectionality of gender, race, and class in the suffrage movement and contemporary politics.
Notable speakers include legal scholars, political scientists, and political practitioners such as Lolita Buckner-Inniss, Kristin Collins, Corrine McConnaughy, Virginia Sapiro, Jill Hasday, Rachel B. Tiven, Kelly Dittmar, Nina Liang, Eva M. Pusateri, Mayor Yvonne M. Spicer, Nadia E. Brown, Danielle C. Lemi, Paula Monopoli, Katharine B. Silbaugh, and Franita Tolson. The event offers opportunities for networking and in-depth discussions on the past, present, and future of women's rights and political participation.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, political scientists, historians, educators, students, and anyone interested in the history and future of gender equality and representation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the complexities of the suffrage movement, the ongoing challenges in achieving full political empowerment for women, and the role of intersectionality in shaping these dynamics.
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Speakers(18)
Angela Onwuachi-Willig
Dean and Professor of Law at Boston University
Angela Onwuachi-Willig is the Dean and Professor of Law at Boston University, known for her scholarship in employment discrimination and family law.
Corrine McConnaughy
Research Scholar and Lecturer at Princeton University
Corrine McConnaughy is a Research Scholar and Lecturer at Princeton University, with expertise in American politics and women's political history.
Danielle C. Lemi
Tower Center Fellow at John G. Tower Center for Political Studies, Southern Methodist University
Danielle C. Lemi is a Tower Center Fellow at the John G. Tower Center for Political Studies at Southern Methodist University, specializing in race and ethnic politics.
Eva M. Pusateri
President at Expert Communications & Training, Inc.
Eva M. Pusateri is the President of Expert Communications & Training, Inc., specializing in political consulting and training.
Franita Tolson
Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, Professor of Law at University of Southern California
Franita Tolson is the Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at the University of Southern California, focusing on election law and constitutional law.
Jasmine Gonzales Rose
Professor of Law at Boston University
Jasmine Gonzales Rose is a Professor of Law at Boston University, focusing on civil procedure and critical race theory.
Jill Hasday
Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Centennial Professor in Law at University of Minnesota
Jill Hasday is the Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Centennial Professor in Law at the University of Minnesota, specializing in constitutional law and legal history.
Katharine B. Silbaugh
Professor of Law at Boston University
Katharine B. Silbaugh is a Professor of Law at Boston University, specializing in family law and gender issues.
Kelly Dittmar
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University
Kelly Dittmar is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University and a Scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics, focusing on gender and politics.
Kristin Collins
Professor of Law at Boston University
Kristin Collins is a Professor of Law at Boston University, focusing on family law and legal history.
Linda C. McClain
Robert Kent Professor of Law at Boston University
Linda C. McClain is the Robert Kent Professor of Law at Boston University, specializing in family law and gender equality.
Lolita Buckner-Inniss
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University
Lolita Buckner-Inniss is the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at Southern Methodist University, specializing in legal history and critical race theory.
Nadia E. Brown
Associate Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at Purdue University
Nadia E. Brown is an Associate Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at Purdue University, focusing on Black women's political participation.
Nina Liang
Executive Director at Emerge Massachusetts
Nina Liang is the Executive Director of Emerge Massachusetts and serves as the Quincy City Council President, advocating for women's political leadership.
Paula Monopoli
Sol & Carlyn Hubert Professor of Law and Founding Director, Women Leadership & Equality Program at University of Maryland
Paula Monopoli is the Sol & Carlyn Hubert Professor of Law and Founding Director of the Women Leadership & Equality Program at the University of Maryland, focusing on gender and the law.
Rachel B. Tiven
Founder at Being the Daily Suffragist
Rachel B. Tiven is the founder of Being the Daily Suffragist, an initiative dedicated to educating the public about women's suffrage history.
Virginia Sapiro
Professor of Political Science and Dean Emerita of Arts & Sciences at Boston University
Virginia Sapiro is a Professor of Political Science and Dean Emerita of Arts & Sciences at Boston University, specializing in political psychology and gender politics.
Yvonne M. Spicer
Mayor at Framingham, Massachusetts
Yvonne M. Spicer is the Mayor of Framingham, Massachusetts, and a leader in education and community development.
Event Details
- Date
- September 10, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Boston, United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, political scientists, historians, educators, students, and individuals interested in gender equality and representation.