January 2006

Turning Guys into Men (Jan. 7-13)

The role of a "masculine" man in today's society is in radical flux, an issue that psychology professor Christopher Kilmartin (UMW) explores in the classroom and on stage. He toured, performing a one-man show called "Crimes Against Nature," getting audiences to think about masculine identity in an engaging and playful manner.

Also in flux is the answer to the question of "what constitutes a marriage?" Roger Lancaster (GMU) says that the concept of marriage in civilizations across history is so fluid that many anthropologists sidestep the word altogether.

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Jamestown: What Pocahontas Saw (Jan. 14-20)

The story of Pocahontas has been told and retold for 400 years, from Captain John Smith’s early letters to director Terrence Malick’s latest film, The New World . In a lively discussion, historians Helen Rountree (ODU) and Camilla Townsend (Colgate University ) deconstruct and demystify the legend of Pocahontas and, in doing so, paint an engrossing picture of Indian life in the early 1600s.

Also: Virginia Indians reflect on Jamestown in the context of their history and tradition.

[With special support from the Rosenstiel Foundation, “With Good Reason” will devote five programs to "New Perspectives on Jamestown ," leading up to 2007 and the 400 th anniversary of the founding of the settlement.]

Can Business Befriend Earth? (Jan. 21-27)

In corporate America , both Nike and Starbucks have struggled to “do the right thing” in terms of sustainable business practices. They want to sell a product and provide value for their shareholders but in a way that treats their employees fairly and the earth with respect. Darden School of Business Administration Professor Richard Brownlee (Batten Institute, UVa), along with strategic planners Brian Nattrass and Mary Altomare Nattrass (Batten Fellows, UVa) suggest the two businesses are models of corporate courage and companies who make a difference through leading by example.

 

 

When Panic Attacks (Jan. 28- Feb. 3)

Fear of heights, fear of spiders, fear of driving—even fear of fear itself—are anxiety disorders that can result in debilitating panic attacks that keep millions from doing the routine activities of life. Psychology professor Bethany Teachman (UVA) has devised a strategy to help clients overcome panic attacks. Also: Psychologist Loretta Duncan ( Lord Fairfax Community College ) engages in a timely conversation about the devastating effects of eating disorders on teenage girls.

And: Sometimes a perfect stranger can provide the most encouraging emotional validation to someone facing a psychological disorder. A Richmond family shares its experience attending a support group--and the fears, growth and relationships that this form of treatment provides.