By
Leslie Baer
Anyone who is interested in learning more
about women’s rights is strongly encouraged to participate
in International Women’s Day on March 8th. One way
that those interested can participate is by attending the
International Women’s Day conference at Buffalo State
College in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall from 9:30
a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The documentary, “Who’s Counting? Marilyn Waring
on Sex, Lies, and Global Economics,” will be shown
and discussed at the conference. This film “addresses
the fact that the environment and millions lose out despite
the growing global economy,” said Amitra Hodge, coordinator
of the Women’s Studies program. Other panel presentations
and discussions will include the following topics:
- The unpaid and underpaid work of women
- The under-funding of resources for women
- The pervasiveness of these inequalities
and the problems they cause
“The main purpose of this conference
is to provide scholarship and dialogue to the campus community
about issues dealing with equity,” said Hodge.
The keynote speaker will be Joanna Kerr, the executive director
of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development
(AWID). Her presentation is titled, “Making Women Count:
International Strategies to Value Women and their Work”.
Discussions will also be held by panelists Dr. Fred Floss,
Dr. Susan Davis, Dr. Maggie Wright and Lauren Breen. Some
of the topics they will be discussing are as follows:
- Dr. Floss—How courts value women’s
household services
- Dr. Davis—Pay equity
- Dr. Wright—A specific example of
a case in Buffalo
- Breen—The challenge of child care
finance
“These speakers will focus on equity
issues concerning women at the national and international
level,” said Hodge.
Registration is required for those interested
in participating in this event. It is free for students and
$25 for all others. Students must register with Hodge at Classroom
Building B323. For additional registration information e-mail
Dr. Hodge at Hodgeaa@bscmail.buffalostate.edu
or call 878-3542. For more information about the International
Women’s Day conference go to www.buffalostate.edu/calendar/
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