Dean of Arts Sheila Ager speaks on gender

[David Seljak]

Colleagues

You are invited to a public lecture by Dean of Arts Sheila Ager. Professor Ager will discuss the issue of gender equality in both classical and contemporary society. She argues that "the ancient world is not as far away as one might think" when it comes to gender norms. This promises to be an engaging and enlightening talk! Admission is free and open to all. Refreshments provided.

This talk is sponsored by St. Jerome's University with support from the SJU HeForShe Committee.

https://www.sju.ca/lectures-catholic-experience-youve-come-long-way-baby-or-have-you-january-24-2020

Please post this announcement on your course web pages. Do not hesitate to assign this lecture to your classes (I have). I have heard Prof. Ager speak on this topic and can promise that this will be both entertaining and enriching!

YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY! OR HAVE YOU?

JANUARY 24, 2020, 7:30 Pm
St. Jerome's University
A professor in the Department of Classical Studies, Dr. Sheila Ager argues that, when it comes to the status of women, the ancient world is not as far away as one might think. Starting with ancient Athens, she demonstrates that old prejudices and ancient discriminatory practices persist in the world's societies and religions. 'Women's rights,' she states, is a very recent - and both fragile and culturally restricted - phenomenon in human history, and she warns against complacency - especially in Western democracies where many may feel that the struggle for equality is over.

[Sheila Ager]

In 2019, Sheila Ager was named Dean of the University of Waterloo's Faculty of Arts, the first woman to serve in that role. Her research has focused on the Hellenistic age between the death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE) and the suicide of Cleopatra (30 BCE). Much of her work, including her book Interstate Arbitrations in the Greek World, 337-90 BC, has looked at the issue of peaceful resolution of disputes, which undoubtedly will serve her well in her new role as Dean.

Date/Time: Friday, January 24, 2020 - 7:30pm
Location: Vanstone Lecture Hall, St. Jerome's University Academic Centre

Notes: Complimentary parking - accessible - refreshments served prior to the lecture.

Tickets: All lectures at St. Jerome's University are free and open to all. Please register in advance<https://ticketfi.com/event/3386/lectures-in-catholic-experience-youve-come-a-long-way-jan-24-2020> to assist us with hospitality planning and to ensure that we can contact you in the event of an unexpected lecture cancellation. You will not be required to show your ticket at the door.

A public lecture in support of UW's commitment to the United Nations'
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Supported by the #HeForShe Committee of

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David Seljak
Professor
Department of Religious Studies
St. Jerome's University in the
University of Waterloo
290 Westmount Road North
Waterloo, ON  N2L 3G3

Work cell: 226-747-5812
Office: 888-4567, ext. 31004

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