East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is celebrating Women\u2019s History Month with a series of events, which begin on\u00a0Wednesday, March 2.\u00a0All activities listed below are open to the public at no cost unless otherwise stated. The schedule is subject to change. For more information on any of the events listed below, please contact Sharon Brown, coordinator of the ESU Women\u2019s Center, at 570-422-3461.<\/p>\n
Hip Hop and the Image of Women<\/strong><\/p>\n March 2, 7 p.m., Women\u2019s Center, 411 Normal Street<\/p>\n This program will explore the image of women in hip hop and rap music. The discussion will focus on misogyny and the exploitation, objectification and violence against women.<\/em><\/p>\n When Sex & Music Collide: Dreamworlds 3<\/strong><\/p>\n March 3, 2016, 2 p.m., Beers Lecture Hall<\/p>\n Sex, desire and power are prevalent in music videos through song lyrics as well as visual displays of women and men. Join us for a viewing of Dreamworlds 3, a film that examines the image of masculinity and femininity as displayed in music. A short discussion will follow the film. Sponsored by Women\u2019s Studies.<\/em><\/p>\n Iron Jawed Angels: The Fight to Win the Vote for Women<\/strong><\/p>\n March 16, 2 p.m., Beers Lecture Hall<\/p>\n Join us for a film viewing of HBO\u2019s Iron Jawed Angels. The film details the struggle of women working to win the right to vote. A short discussion will follow the film.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cShe Kicks Like a Girl\u201d Conversation about Women and Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n March 24, 2016, 2 p.m., Beers Lecture Hall<\/p>\n What does it mean to say \u201cShe Kicks Like a Girl?\u201d Join Paula Parker, Ed.D., chair and associate professor of sport management, and others across campus for a conversation about women and sport as we dive into the questions of gender, sport and the use of language as a means of separation between male and female athletes.<\/em><\/p>\n Empowering Women<\/strong><\/p>\n Effective Communication in the Workplace<\/strong><\/p>\n March 24, 6:30- 8 p.m., Sci Tech Auditorium<\/p>\n This is your chance to learn about communication in the workplace and professional development from speaker Sharone Glasco, director of workforce development at ESU.<\/em><\/p>\n Vagina Monologues<\/strong><\/p>\n March 25 & 26, 8 p.m., 2 p.m., Abeloff Center for the Performing Arts<\/p>\n Admission to this event is $5.00 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Women\u2019s Resources of Monroe County.<\/em><\/p>\n Dealing with the \u201cF\u201d Word: A book discussion of \u201cWe Should all be Feminists\u201d by author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie<\/strong><\/p>\n March 28, 4 p.m., Women\u2019s Center, 411 Normal Street<\/p>\n Those who are interested in participating in the book discussion can pick up a free copy of the book from Andi McClanahan, Ph.D., professor of communication studies, in Monroe Hall room 301 while supplies last. Books are available for purchase in the University Store.<\/em><\/p>\n Honest Conversations: Tell us How you Really Feel<\/strong><\/p>\n March 31, 7 p.m., Women\u2019s Center<\/p>\n We are wrapping up the month with honest conversations. 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