Than you, Dr. Jahani for the Lecture about Women's Status in Iran, Pre/Post Islamic Revolution
October 27, 2014 Visiting International scholar, Dr. Sheida Jahani spoke to Professor Tweed’s “Women, Race, and Struggle” honors course on October 23rd, 2014. She spoke about the status of women in Iran, focusing on the changes that the Islamic Revolution brought for women’s roles and equity. Her talk, part of a unit on...
Love Your Body Week promotes healthy self-image at UCF
October 17, 2014 The National Organization for Women at UCF held its annual Love Your Body Week Oct. 13 to Oct. 17 in 2014. Having recovered from six years of anorexia, NOW Vice President Christina Marriner is passionate about changing the conversation about body image. “A lot of the representations of different body types...
Women's Studies Commemorates 20th Anniversary
September 04, 2014 UCF Women’s Studies hosted workshops, receptions and other events in September 2014 to commemorate its 20th anniversary on campus. “Women’s Studies serves the community with academic opportunities and a mission for service,” said Maria Santana, director for the past six years. The program also works toward social justice and equality with more...
Women's Studies introduces their newest team member, International Scholar Dr. Sheida Jahani
August 27, 2014 On June 2014, Dr. Jahani joined the Women Studies program. Dr. Jahani finds the use of technology in evaluating the social and educational status of women, a fascinating subject. She is currently collaborating with Dr. M.C. Santana on a research project relating to women in various cultures. Her future research...