"Unwed Mothers and Their Children: The History of American Attitudes Toward Single Moms" with Dr. Kara Kvaran
November 22, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Cummings Center for the History of Psychology | 73 S. College St. Akron, OH 44325
From 1933 to 1983, Sexology magazine brought news and information about sexuality and sex research to the American public. Dr. Kara Kvaran of The University of Akron Women’s Studies Program will explore the magazine’s coverage of unwed mothers and their children within the broader context of American attitudes about single motherhood and premarital sex.
Registration is requested, but not required for this free event.
This event is part of the Cummings Center’s Brown Bag History series, which invites guests to drop in, bring a meal, and enjoy a lunchtime conversation about history and culture. All Brown Bag History events are free to attend and include free admission to the National Museum of Psychology and Institute galleries.
Learn more about Sexology magazine in our Sexology: Science & Sensationalism exhibit, on view now at the Cummings Center's Institute galleries.
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