Category / Social Justice
Understanding Systemic and Cultural Racism from Our Past to Our Present
Racism has been plaguing America for too long. The time has come for a candid, straightforward conversation on how hatred, deprivation, privilege, indifference, and inequality has haunted America for generations. How have these walls been built and how will they…
Women’s Movement From Past to Present What’s Next?
Wagner’s presentation will not only provide a sweeping historical perspective but unfold a new intersectional look at the women’s rights movements in addition to introducing us to the debates within the women’s movements, the issues advanced, models of women’s roles…
Feminism and Partisan Politics
Using New York State in the 1970s as a case study this program will cover how the Democratic Party transitioned from the party of the New Deal to one supportive of the legislative goals of modern feminist movements in the…
The Role of Science in Our Identity Politics, Biases and Political Agendas
We enlist science to support our political views, but our confirmation bias leads us to accept any evidence, strong or weak as long as it helps our agenda. The result is often the promotion of bad science to the public.…
The Politics of Gender in 21st Century America
This program will be about the conversation that is essential to address the challenges confronting men and women in our society today – culturally and politically. Are men and women living in two different worlds? Perhaps the better question is…
Women and Electoral Politics
The issues women face in politics will be the focus of NFRPP’s October 6th event, which is timely with the Clinton campaign. What are the history, culture, requirements, practices, and challenges for women in politics? What issues do women prioritize…