THIS FRIDAY, join us for the premiere of a lecture from Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson on COVID-19 and gender inequality, recorded exclusively for Women4Change! Dr. Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Indianapolis whose specializations include gender politics, campaigns and elections, and state government. Tune in to our Facebook page at 11am this Friday to watch the premiere and interact live with other attendees!

Your expert: Dr. Laura Merrifield Wilson

• Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Indianapolis

• PhD, American Politics (2014); MA, Public Administration (2012); MA, Women’s Studies (2014); MA, Political Science (2010) 

• Co-Founder + Faculty Leader, UIndy Gender Center

• President, Indiana Political Science Association

• Faculty Project Director, UIndyVotes!

• Producer + Host, WICR 88.7 “Positively Politics” radio show

Your learning outcomes:

• Examine the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on women’s physical, mental, and economic health

• Recognize the greater risk of domestic violence and child abuse sparked by stay-at-home mandates and shelter closures 

• Understand how women are disproportionately affected by limited access to healthcare services

• Highlight the unexpected economic challenges that women, particularly women of color, have faced

• Explore potential policy options for minimizing the negative effects of the pandemic on daily life