Panel discusses women in law, politics
By Chris Wilson | March 4, 2002Seven women from across the Commonwealth met yesterday in the Rotunda Dome Room for an annual discussion on the evolving role of women in law and politics. The panel of faculty, students and alumni, organized by the Women's Affairs Committee of Student Council, discussed topics ranging from feminism to sexual stereotyping in the job market. Third-year College student Emmy Smith, chairwoman of the women's affairs committee, said the purpose of the discussion was "to show young women at the University that they can go into these fields, which are typically male-dominated, and discuss some of the obstacles women typically face." Jeannemarie Devolites, the Republican Majority Whip in the Virginia House of Delegates, spoke at length about the challenges of forging a political career while also raising a family. "The women in the general assembly are all very smart and very respected," Devolites said.
