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Forum: Feminization of poverty

The DC 37 Campus of the College of New Rochelle hosted the fourth forum of its Distinguished Adjunct Faculty series Dec. 4. The forum “Gender Politics and Identity: The Changing Role of Women and the Feminization of Labor and Poverty,” attracted a full house of students and faculty, who took part in a lively discussion moderated by Dr. Nibaldo Aguilera after the presentation.

The panelists addressed a broad range of topics impacting women across the globe. Dr. Delrita Abercrombie spoke about the important role that education plays in the empowerment and development of women in the workplace. Professor M.A. Samad Matias discussed the nuances of ethnicity, class and gender among the women of Africa. She also talked about the controversial practice of genital mutilation.

Prof. Swapna Mathias presented a paper on religion and the subversion of women’s rights in India.

The forums will continue during the spring semester. “The idea for these forums was born from our commitment to further expose our students to the critical issues of our time,” said Dr. Patrice Gouveia-Marks, DC 37 campus director. The next forum takes place on April 23, at 6 p.m. and features a panel discussion on the recession and solutions to the global crisis.