by College of Urban and Public Affairs February 10, 2023 Share In this episode of PDXPLORES, Lindsay J. Benstead, Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Middle East Studies Center (MESC) at Portland State University discusses her recent publication, Explaining Backlash: Social Hierarchy and Men’s Rejection of Women’s Rights Reforms. Benstead draws on social position theory to explore the resistance of empowered groups to social reform and women’s empowerment, and how messaging campaigns intended to advance gender sensitive policies increase adverse reactions in society. Listen to the Episode → Related content: PDXPLORES PodcastPolitical Science DepartmentMiddle East Studies Center (MESC)Original Journal Article Faculty & Staff Political Science Research Return to blog