Susan Douglas

Catherine Neafie Kellogg Professor and Chair,
Department of Communication Studies
University of Michigan

(in conjunction with the Women's Studies Program)

"From Bewitched to Buffy: Growing Up Female with the Mass Media"

Monday, 13 February 2006
8:00 P.M.
University Theatre

Author of the highly acclaimed Mommy Myth:  The Idealization of Motherhood and How It Undermines Women and other prize-winning books, Professor Douglas will speak about the mixed messages that girls get from the mass media about women’s proper roles in society.  She will consider the consequences of these mixed messages on society as a whole.

In addition, Dr. Douglas will give a faculty-student seminar entitled, "The Mass Media and Celebrity Culture," from 3:10-4:30 P.M. in Gallagher Business 123.

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