Hunger, poverty and homelessness affect every nation — even the richest and most powerful. In 2022, 11.5% of the U.S. population lived in poverty. As we continue to deal with the economic fallout of inflation, it’s important to help our existing impoverished population and ensure we minimize the number of new people who fall into poverty. Dr. Erin Kenny, associate professor of … [Read more...] about Neediest cities in America (2024) – Q&A with Dr. Erin Kenny
March in the United State is Women’s History Month. Although only officially recognized since the 1980s, it has evolved a lot in the last few decades. Erin Kenny, associate professor of anthropology and the director of the Gender Studies program at Missouri State University, explains how intersectionality plays a role in how we recognize women’s history. Understanding women's … [Read more...] about Understanding women’s history through intersectionality and the evolution of women’s studies
College classes on women’s history, women’s studies and gender studies challenge our understanding of history. They also shine a light on women writers, thinkers and change-makers often left out of the narrative. Dr. Erin Kenny, an associate professor in the department of sociology and anthropology and head of the gender studies program at Missouri State University, … [Read more...] about Exploring college courses on women’s history and gender studies
Happiness, respect and safety: These among our core human needs and desires that cannot be purchased. Dr. Erin Kenny, a cultural anthropologist at Missouri State University, specializes in economic anthropology. In her career, she has focused on a few different African nations and cultures. It began in Mali during her Peace Corps years, where she forged relationships that … [Read more...] about Anthropological studies across the world contribute to understanding at home