Gender and Politics in the Transatlantic World
During the fall semester, Workshop participants will explore the intersection of gender and politics in the Western world from ancient times through the "age of revolution" in the late eighteenth-century. In the spring, we will look at the transformation of gender relations during moments of political upheaval between 1789 and 1989.
Papers are pre-circulated (unless otherwise noted) and can be obtained a week in advance in the History Department's photocopy room (Social Science Tower 636). The workshop convenes in the Ford Room (710 Social Science Tower) from 3:30-5:00 pm (please note exceptions). Light refreshments are served.
Friday, Sept. 7. Prof. Jack Sasson, Divinity School, Vanderbilt University. "The Women of Mari: Queen, Wives, Brides, and Daughters in 18th BCE Mesopotamia."
Friday, Oct. 12. Prof. Beth Severy, Classics Dept., Macalester College. "Reconceiving the Res Publica: Augustus, the Family and the Birth of the Roman Empire."
Friday, Oct. 26. Prof. Susan Juster, History Dept., University of Michigan. "Demagogues or Mystagogues? Gender and the Politics of Prophecy."
Friday, Nov. 9. Prof. Kay Reyerson, History Dept., University of Minnesota. "Women and Gender in Medieval Montpellier."
Friday, Nov. 30. Prof. Phyllis Mack, History Dept., Rutgers University. "Living the Enlightenment: Quaker Women in 18th-Century Britain." ***Will meet from 1:30 to 3 pm in Hubert Humphrey Center room 15.
Friday, Dec. 14. Prof. Serena Zabin, History Dept., Carleton College. "Reselling Gentility: Working Women and the Consumer Revolution in 18th-century New York City."
