Pepper Schwartz, an award-winning sexologist, will speak at The University of Memphis today at 1 p.m. in the University Center River Room. She will discuss "Sexuality Throughout the Life Cycle" at the event, which is free and open to the public.
Joy Clay, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, said Schwartz has gained national recognition for her work on human sexuality and relationships.
"We thought that the topic would cross disciplines and be of interest to both students and faculty," Clay said. "Her insights and experience will also be of value to our graduate students in sociology and women's and gender studies."
Schwartz, professor of sociology at the University of Washington in Seattle, received her Ph.D. in sociology from Yale University. She has authored more than 50 articles and 16 books and has made multiple appearances on "The Today Show," "Oprah," "Good Morning America" and National Public Radio.
The sociology department worked for six weeks with U of M's Center for Research on Women and the Women's and Gender Studies program to confirm Schwartz as the guest speaker.
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