Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Confronting Prejudice May be 'Antidote' for Workplace Distress
Sarah Gervais
Women who publicly confront instances of sexism in the workplace tend to feel more capable and competent in their jobs and about themselves in general, a new study shows. The research from UNL examined how both men and women perceive, react to and relate to everyday episodes of workplace prejudice, and found that women who challenge sexist behavior experience psychological benefits such as self-esteem, empowerment and competence.
"Most everyday instances of prejudice are somewhat subtle, but things like sexist jokes can undermine workplace performance and perceptions of competence and control for women," said Sarah Gervais, assistant professor of psychology at UNL and the study's lead author. "Importantly, directly challenging such instances of sexism can serve as an antidote for negative psychological effects - turning a negative event into an instance that makes women feel better about themselves and their work, and even to feel empowered." more...
Lectures
AVERY HALL ROOM 19, 2PMMathematics Department Special Lecture - "Coding Strategies for the Wiretap Channel and for Secure Network Coding"
Joerg Kliewer, New Mexico State University
Entomology Seminar - "Forensic entomology: the current dilemma of estimating postmortem interval in association with insect succession"
Amy Maile, Entomology Graduate Student
Huskers
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | DEVANEY SPORTS CENTER, 7:05PMNebraska Huskers vs. UNLV Rebels
Susan Sheridan
NEBRASKA UNION AUDITORIUM, 3:30PM | LIVE STREAMSheridan Delivers Nebraska Lecture
Poverty, unpredictable relationships and language barriers are some of the obstacles that preclude millions of American children from taking advantage of learning opportunities that prepare them for school. During the fall Nebraska Lecture Nov. 30, UNL educational psychologist Susan Sheridan will discuss how to narrow the learning gap between disadvantaged children and their peers.
The free public lecture, "Ready for School, Ready for Life: Creating a Future for All Children," is 3:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union auditorium, with a reception following. The presentation is part of The Nebraska Lectures: Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series. more...
Great Plains Quarterly Examines Flood Control, Tuberculosis and the Black Hills
UThe fall issue of Great Plains Quarterly, an academic journal published by the Center for Great Plains Studies at UNL, features articles about displaced communities due to flood control in Kansas in the early 20th century, Americans traveling across the plains in search of tuberculosis cures, and the 1979 designation of "Wilderness" in the Black Hills..
Current issues of the journal may be purchased in the Great Plains Art Museum gift shop, 1155 Q St., or by calling (402) 472-3082. Order forms are available online at their website. more...
Inside Job; Animal Kingdom Play at the Ross
UNL's Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center presents Inside Job and Animal Kingdom. Both films will screen through Dec. 2.
More information about each of the films and schedules, as well as online ticket purchasing, is available at the Ross website.
