Sexism, Media, and the Pursuit of Madame President

Tuesday, 09 Mar 2021 at 7:00 pm – See WebEx Link

WebEx Link: https://iastate.webex.com/iastate/onstag...99106ffa66

Dr. Kelly Winfrey is an assistant professor with the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication and faculty with the Leadership Studies Program. Her research focuses on gender and political campaign communication. Winfrey teaches courses in women and leadership, political campaigns, public relations and journalism. She serves as the coordinator of research and outreach for the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics where she oversees such research and outreach programs such as the Archives of Women’s Political Communication, Women in Iowa Politics Database and Ready to Run® Iowa: Campaign Training for Women.

Dr. Winfrey will discuss her latest article about the sexism women have faced from 2012-2020 while running for U.S. President.

Note: The presentation "Women in the Criminal Justice System from an FBI Victim Specialist's Perspective" with Karen P. Gale had to be canceled.

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