Theresa M. Schroeder 248 Russell Hall Department of Political Science Radford University Radford, VA 24142 EDUCATION Ph.D, Political Science, University of Kentucky (2015) Major: International Relations Minor: Comparative Politics Email: tschroeder@radford.edu Website: www.theresamschroeder.com M.A., University of Kentucky (2014) Major: Political Science M.A., American Military University (2010) Major: International Peace and Conflict Resolution Minor: International Security B.S., The Ohio State University (2005) Major: Nursing DISSERTATION When Security Dominates the Agenda: The Influence of Rivalry on Women s Status The overarching theme of my dissertation is the effect of interstate rivalries on women s status. Specifically, I investigate the influence of rivalries on the election of women, the adoption of a gender quota, and the overall level of gender equality. National security is a prime concern in states involved in an interstate rivalry, which can influence women s lives in a number of key ways. Through the actions of individual voters and rational parties, I find that being in an interstate rivalry leads to lower levels of female representation. In addition, I theorize that rivalries lessen societal pressure to increase female representation. Empirically, I find that rivalries decrease the probability of adopting a strong gender quota. I also investigate sexism and gender equality more broadly, theorizing and finding that men will be given more rights and political power due to their service and sacrifice for the state. RESEARCH When Security Dominates the Agenda: The Influence of Ongoing Security Threats on Female Representation Forthcoming at the Journal of Conflict Resolution Friends in Low Places?: The Conditional Influence of Trade on the Status of Women (with Jonathan Powell) Forthcoming at Studies in Comparative International Development Curriculum Vitae 1
The Right Man For the Job: The Influence of Gender on Civil-Military Relations (with Jonathan Powell) Under My Thumb: Rivalry, Sexism, and Gender Inequality Under Pressure: The Influence of Rivalry and the Adoption of Gender Quotas AWARDS Malcolm Jewell Best Graduate Student Award, University of Kentucky, Dept. of Political Science ($200), 2015 Certificate for Outstanding Teaching, University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences ($500), 2014. Sidney Ulmer Best Graduate Student Research Paper Award, University of Kentucky Dept. of Political Science ($200), 2014. Spanish Language Grant, University of Kentucky Dept. of Political Science ($2000), 2013. Jim Winkates Paper Competition (3rd), International Studies Association-South ($150), 2012. Spanish Language Grant, University of Kentucky, Dept. of Political Science ($1000), 2012. TRAVEL GRANTS University of Kentucky Graduate School, Graduate Student Travel Grant ($800), 2013. University of Kentucky Dept. of Political Science, Graduate Student Travel Grant ($500), 2013. University of Kentucky Graduate School, Graduate Student Travel Grant ($400), 2012. University of Kentucky Dept. of Political Science, Graduate Student Travel Grant ($400), 2014. International Studies Association-South, Graduate Student Travel Grant ($150), 2012. TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Kentucky Head Teaching Assistant 2014-2015 Academic Year Education Abroad Program, Pura Vida: Politics of the Good Life, Heredia, Costa Rica PS 372: Intro to Political Analysis Primary Instructor, Summer 2014. On-campus Courses PS 235: Intro to World Politics Primary Instructor, Spring 2015. Curriculum Vitae 2
PS 495G: Latin American Politics Teaching Assistant, Fall 2014. PS 391: Sex and Warfare Across the Globe Primary Instructor, Fall 2014. PS 495G: Latin American Politics Teaching Assistant, Fall 2014. PS 372: Intro to Political Analysis Primary Instructor, Fall 2013. PS 235: Intro to World Politics Primary Instructor, Spring 2013. PS 492: Gender & Politics Across the Globe Guest Lecturer, Spring 2013. PS 235: Intro to World Politics Section Instructor, Fall 2012 & Spring 2015. PS 210: Intro to Comparative Politics Section Instructor, Fall 2011 & Spring 2012. A&S 100-063: South Africa & Kentucky Teaching Assistant, Fall 2010 & Spring 2011. Online Courses PS 391: Film & Politics Teaching Assistant, Summer 2012. RESEARCH & TEACHING INTERESTS International Relations Intro to International Relations Interstate Conflict Gender and Conflict International Politics and Film Comparative Politics Intro to Comparative Politics Comparative Institutions Politics and Gender Latin American Politics Research Methods Intro to Political Science Research PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Panel Chair, Domestic Institutions, International Institutions, and International Conflict Southern Political Science Association Annual Conference International Relations Search Committee, University of Kentucky Reviewer, International Studies Review; Violence Against Women Curriculum Vitae 3
Moderator, National Council on Undergraduate Research Conference hosted by the University of Kentucky FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE Archival Research Ecuador, June-July 2013 Language Training Ecuador, June-July 2013 Guatemala, June-July 2012 LANGUAGES Spanish: Reading (Working Proficiency); Spoken (Elementary Proficiency) CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS International Studies Association Annual Conference March 26-30, 2014 Security Threats as Roadblocks to Quota Adoption?: The Influence of Rivalry on the Adoption of Strong Gender Quotas Kentucky Political Science Association Annual Conference March 7-8, 2014 With All the Rights, Privileges, and Honors: Impact of Interstate Rivalry on Gender Equality Southern Political Science Association Annual Conference January 9-11, 2014 When Security Dominates the Agenda: The Influence of Security Threats on Female Representation Peace Science Society Annual Conference October 25-26, 2013 When Security Dominates the Agenda: The Influence of Security Threats on Female Representation Journeys in World Politics May 2-5, 2013 When Security Dominates the Agenda: The Influence of Security Threats on Female Representation Midwest Political Science Annual Conference April 11-14, 2013 Militarization of the State: An Obstacle for Female Politicians? International Studies Association-South Annual Conference October 12-14, 2012 "Militarization of the State: An Obstacle for Female Politicians?" Jim Winkates Paper Competition 3rd Place Winner Curriculum Vitae 4
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Midwest Political Science Association Women s Caucus American Political Science Association Midwest Political Science Association International Studies Association Peace Science Society MILITARY EXPERIENCE Commissioned Officer, United States Air Force (2005-2010) Curriculum Vitae 5