Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Keywords
Political science, prostitution, political context, interdisciplinary, femisim, feminist theories
Department
Political Science
Major
Political Science
Abstract
This presentation is based on a book project providing an interdisciplinary introduction to the topic of prostitution. Allora Dubay will present on the political context in which prostitution takes place. She will discuss prominent feminist theories regarding prostitution and how those theories influence public policy in the United States and Europe. In doing so, she will explain how policies vary between national governments and among subnational governments.
Faculty Mentor
Candice Ortbals
Funding Source or Research Program
Cross Disciplinary-Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research
Presentation Session
Session A
Location
Plaza Classroom 190
Start Date
21-3-2014 5:45 PM
Included in
The Multi-Layered Political Context of Prostitution
Plaza Classroom 190
This presentation is based on a book project providing an interdisciplinary introduction to the topic of prostitution. Allora Dubay will present on the political context in which prostitution takes place. She will discuss prominent feminist theories regarding prostitution and how those theories influence public policy in the United States and Europe. In doing so, she will explain how policies vary between national governments and among subnational governments.