Understanding the Evolution of Voting Rights in America with LaRhonda Wilson, Associate Professor of Sociology
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Understanding the Evolution of Voting Rights in America with LaRhonda Wilson, Associate Professor of Sociology Online
This talk on voting rights will delve into the fundamental principles, historical significance and contemporary challenges surrounding this critical aspect of democracy. Key topics include:
- Understanding the evolution of voting rights in the United States from the Founding Fathers to the civil rights movement and its global context.
- The Right to Vote: Why is Voting considered a fundamental right?
- Various obstacles that have historically disenfranchised certain groups, including minorities, women, and young voters will be explored.
- Ongoing challenges of voting rights, such as voter suppression, election integrity, and the influence of money in politics.
- The importance of civic engagement, voter education and outreach efforts to ensure full and fair participation in the democratic process.
By the end of this talk, the audience will have a deeper understanding of the historical context, the ongoing challenges, and the potential solutions related to voting rights.
- Date:
- Tuesday, April 2, 2024
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Central Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Categories:
- Libraries Speaker Series
Registration has closed.