Arab women are frequently portrayed as oppressed, voiceless, and impoverished, and “Islam” is often cited as the most significant source of such oppression. Western media contribute to this perception by continuing to depict Middle Eastern women as silenced by men and society. While there are various practices and/or beliefs related to Islam that see a […]
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2021 @ 12pm EST – 1:00 PM EST The new political landscape: Extremism, Democracy, and Complacency What has changed in the last four years in the U.S., in Germany, and in their relationship with each other? How do we account for the rise of right-wing political groups in both Germany and the […]
Dr. Suzie Kim, UMW Assistant Professor of Art History, will be giving a talk on “Pictures of the Floating World: Japanese Prints During the Edo Period (1603-1868)“. WHEN: Wednesday, February 17, 4pm-5pm. Zoom information can be found on the registration form. Click here to register.
UMWs Departments of Modern Languages and Literatures and Political Science are delighted to host a discussion of Leopoldo Martinez Nucete’s Book “94 Paradoxes to Consider in the 21st Century” on February 10, 2021 4-5 PM. In his provocative book, Martinez Nucete describes today’s contradictions with regards to climate change, civil rights, diversity, social media and […]
We hope you can join us for the first in the speaker series, “The New Normal, The US and Germany Now”. ZOOM Info can be found at https://tinyurl.com/yy87a5jz