Thirsty (for Knowledge) Thursday Luncheon featuring Leah Ann Wheeler – Binghamton

“Why Women’s History Matters”

Respectable women covered themselves from neck to toe in the 19th-century U.S. Indeed, women who exposed their arms, legs, or chest in public were assumed to be sexually promiscuous–maybe even prostitutes.

Fast-forward to 2016: the “covered” female body is now associated with conservative Islam and female repression, while exposed women’s bodies have become not only respectable but a sign of Western women’s emancipation and liberation.

How did we get from then to now?

Leigh Ann is a professor of history who specializes in women’s studies, gender and sexuality.

The cost to attend is $15/person and includes lunch. Register online to secure your spot.