Women, Violence Expert Receives National Honor
CHICAGO
A University of Illinois at Chicago sociologist’s groundbreaking research on incarcerated women and the role violence plays in their lives earned her honors last month from a national organization.
Dr. Beth Richie, head of African American studies at UIC, received the Bella Abzug Woman of Honor award from the Chicago chapter of the National Organization for Women.
“We wanted to acknowledge Richie’s leadership and tremendous contributions to understanding women and violence. Through her work, she truly has made a difference for millions of women,” says Jennifer Koehler, president of the Chicago chapter of the National Organization for Women.
