Santana opened the forum by challenging college women to “wake up” and acknowledge, what she described as, the continuing “attack on women” in politics. After pointing out that political leaders were often first student leaders, Santana underlined the importance of local involvement and the consequences of being uninformed. She invited those interested to attend the �鶹ӳ����ý workshop, “Elect Her,” on Jan. 25.

Carmon, whose work in journalism and reporting has focused on women’s issues, politics and culture, said that “the old order has been shaken,” but not changed.

She emphasized strides women have made, such as representing a greater portion of the American workforce or living independently. Underscoring a recent influx of women into Congress, Carmon said “young women made this happen by speaking up.”

She urged the audience to get involved at the local level, as well as at the national level of politics to fight for issues important to them. She said she also advocated for more women in politics regardless of their political party affiliation.

“It is worth it to push for change. It is worth it to keep talking about it,” she said.     

In addition to the Global Perspectives Office and �鶹ӳ����ý’s Student Government Association as co-sponsor, sponsors for the presentation included the �鶹ӳ����ý Burnett Honors College, �鶹ӳ����ý Women’s Studies Program, �鶹ӳ����ý Diplomacy Program, �鶹ӳ����ý Global Peace and Security Studies Program, the Chastang Charitable Foundation, �鶹ӳ����ý Center for the Success of Women Faculty, �鶹ӳ����ý Political Science Department, �鶹ӳ����ý LIFE and the Global Connections Foundation.