University of Rochester's River Campus

EVENT: 2010 Stanton/Anthony Conversations Explore How Women Use Power

In an election season where candidates are increasingly dismissive of their opponents, even threatening to "take out" those they disagree with, are there ways to exercise leadership that rely less on ego, threats, and dominance? And if women are more often seen as supporting the emergence of power in others rather than seeing others' power as a threat, does that put them at a disadvantage in today's society?