LAS VEGAS - November 3, 2009 - The Women's Research Institute of Nevada at UNLV (WRIN) presents a discussion series with UNLV faculty who will share their research on gender-related issues. The discussions are free and open to the public. For more information, call WRIN at (702) 895-4931. Events are subject to change. Please see the Women's Research Institute website for updated information.

Nov. 4

What: "The Status of Incarcerated Women in the State of Nevada," presented by Ann Cammett, UNLV Boyd School of Law professor.

When: Noon

Where: Classroom Building Complex- Building B, Room 225A. Free and open to the public.

Details: This talk will focus on the status of incarcerated women in the state of Nevada. The presentation will also feature the research of UNLV law school students who worked in the school's Family Justice Clinic.

Dec. 2

What: "Weak States, Terrorism, and Sexual Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa," presented by Tiffany Howard, UNLV political science professor.

When: Noon

Where: Classroom Building Complex- Building B, room 225A. Free and open to the public.
Details: In conflict-ridden societies, where the state has collapsed and there are fledgling political infrastructures, there has been a gross negligence in the protection of women and girls. In failed states, women are overwhelmingly the victims of rape and other gender based violence, and while studies have examined this phenomenon, there are no existing studies that evaluate the impact exposure to violence has on women's attitudes towards certain socio-political issues. Howard raises the question: in societies where women are made to feel powerless through sexual dominance and violence, is there a propensity for these women to support and engage in acts of terrorism and political violence?