Associate Professor Wendy B Sharer Ph.D. M.A. B.A.

About the Author

Associate Professor Wendy B. Sharer, Ph.D., M.A., B.A., is a distinguished scholar in rhetoric and feminist studies, whose research illuminates the intersections of women's activism, political engagement, and literacy in early 20th-century America. With a career dedicated to uncovering the rhetorical strategies employed by women's organizations during pivotal historical moments, Sharer has made significant contributions to understanding how these groups fostered political literacy and advocacy. Her seminal work, Vote and Voice: Women's Organizations and Political Literacy, 1915-1930 (Studies in Rhetorics and Feminisms), meticulously examines the period following women's suffrage, highlighting the voices and methods that shaped democratic participation. As an educator and author, Sharer continues to inspire through her insightful analyses of gender, power, and public discourse, bridging academic inquiry with broader social histories.