Dacia Maraini (b. 1936) is author of 20 novels and dozens of plays, in addition to collections of short stories, poetry, and reportages, She has been at the forefront of Italian letters and the feminist movement in Italy since the 1970s. 

There will be a panel discussion on the Benefits & Costs: A Feminist Analysis of Barbie on Thurs, Nov 9th from 5-6:15pm in Moyer Miller Forum. The panel will feature insights and perspectives from Dr. Nathanson, Dr. FitzPatrick Sifford and Dr. Kahlenberg.