Catherine MacKinnon to speak on sex trafficking at IPJ Theater

“Catherine MacKinnon’s professional life is one of the best examples we have of philosophical ideas being put to practical use,” Dr. Matt Zwolinski of the philosophy department said.
On Feb. 15, the university’s  Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Program will welcome Professor Catherine MacKinnon to speak about the issues of sex trafficking and prostitution.
She will be holding a Q&A with students on the morning of Feb. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theater, and will be conducting her speech on “Sex Trafficking” from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the IPJ as well.
From her scholarly work in feminism and politics, to her extensive contributions as an activist,” Zwolinski said, “She is not only one of the most important feminist theorists of our time; she has been a driving force in implementing those ideas in law and public policy, both on a national and international level.”
“This is a terrific event for students to meet and learn from one of America’s most important, public intellectuals,” Zwolinski said.