Social Sciences Forum
New Student Book Experience
Sheryl WuDunn: “Half The Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity Worldwide”
Wednesday, November 1, 7 – 8 p.m.
University Center Ballroom

Sheryl WuDunn’s book Half The Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity Worldwide is a passionate call to arms against what the authors argue is our era’s most pervasive human right violation: the oppression of women and girls in the developing world. WuDunn shares stories of resilient women in Africa and Asia, depicting a world with anger, sadness, clarity and, ultimately, hope. The book makes a compelling case that, throughout much of the world, the greatest unexploited economic resource is the female half of the population. These stories make the case that the key to economic progress liesin unleashing women’s potential.

Admission is free and open to the public. Book signing to follow.

Sponsored by the UMBC Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs in conjunction with the New Student Book Experience.

Photo by Michael Lionstar.