Lectures, films part of Women’s History Month events

UHCL’s Women’s Studies program will host several events during the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month, which is observed worldwide to highlight women’s contributions to events in history and society.

“This year, our Women’s Studies Program events cover several film viewings and discussion, women’s health, violence, as well as transnational and international perspectives on women’s rights,” says Associate Professor of Psychology and Women’s Studies Program Director Kim Case. “Our speakers range from community advocates to Women’s Studies faculty from a wide variety of disciplines such as psychology, literature, history, anthropology and humanities.”

Experience the documentary film, “A Crushing Love,” which explores the achievements of five Latina activists who balance single motherhood and social change, March 6, 5 – 6:30 p.m.,Student Services and Classroom Building, Lecture Hall.

The scheduled speaker for this event is Desdamona Rios, assistant professor of social psychology. Refreshments will be provided.

Also offered is the informative lecture, “Citizenship and the Rights of Women in Revolutionary France,” presented by Assistant Professor Anne Marcoline, March 19, 9 a.m., Bayou Building, Room 2237.  Scheduled on the same day is “Access to Women’s Health Care in Texas,” presented by Angie Wiens of Planned Parenthood-Gulf Coast, March 19, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Bayou Building, Atrium II.

Meet the author of the newly published book, “Women Writing Violence” by Assistant Professor of Humanities Shreerekha Subramanian, March 20, 4 p.m. Location to be announced.

Find out more about gender violence at the lecture, “Gender Violence and the State,” presented by visiting lecturer Charlotte Haney, March 26, 4 p.m., Bayou Building, Room 1218.

Finally, learn about the health and development of young women at “Adolescent Girls’ Sexual Development and Health” by Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology Mary Short, March 27, 7 p.m., Student Services and Classroom Building, Room 3310.

These events are sponsored by the university’s Intercultural and International Student Services, the Bilingual Educator Student Organization, HACER and Mujeres.

The UH-Clear Lake’s Women’s Studies program offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that include courses in Women of Color, Native Americans, Indian Cinema and Women in American History.

For more information contact Kim Case at caseki@uhcl.edu or call 281-283-3338.