Female Superheroes
What are their real powers?
Friday, March 22
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southwest Regional Library
Everglades RoomJoin Magdalena Lamarre as she examines how women are perceived in popular culture through the lens of comic books and asks, “What are their real powers?”
When Superman first flew onto comic book pages, the Kryptonian set the bar for the future of the medium. Female superheroes also filled those pages from the start, but their portrayal has been a subject of controversy. This presentation examines how women are perceived in popular culture through the lens of comic books and asks “What are their real powers?”
Magdalena Lamarre was a Full Professor of History and Sociology at Miami-Dade College. Since her retirement in 2016, she conducts lectures on Florida’s history, culture, diversity, and social justice. Lamarre earned a BA in History and Secondary Education from Hunter College, a MA in History Education from Stony Brook University, and completed post-graduate work in Sociology and Education at Florida International University.
SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE BY THE 501st LEGION FLORIDA GARRISON!
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Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities. |
All attendees who attend and complete a survey may enter a drawing to win a prize giveaway at event conclusion. Must be present to win.
AGE GROUP: | New Adults | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Speaker | Discussion/Lecture | Arts & Cultural |
TAGS: | Library Anniversary |
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Magdalena Lamarre was a Full Professor of History and Sociology at Miami-Dade College. Since her retirement in 2016, she conducts lectures on Florida’s history, culture, diversity, and social justice. Lamarre earned a BA in History and Secondary Education from Hunter College, a MA in History Education from Stony Brook University, and completed post-graduate work in Sociology and Education at Florida International University.
