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Jo Butterfield is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of History and Adjunct Lecturer in Human Rights at the University of Iowa. She holds a Ph.D. in History and a Graduate Certificate in Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies from the same institution. Her research focuses on the intersection of feminist activism and the development of modern human rights standards, particularly the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She has been affiliated with the Center for Human Rights since 2004 and advises the Human Rights Certificate Program.
Educations:
- Ph.D. in History, University of Iowa
- Graduate Certificate in Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies, University of Iowa
Research Interests: Dr. Butterfield examines how gender frameworks shaped foundational human rights documents. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates on gender equity, emphasizing transnational feminist movements and their impact on legal structures. She critiques historical omissions in human rights discourse and advocates for inclusive narratives.
Publications: Her co-authored chapters explore gender dynamics in conflict (in The Oxford Handbook of Gender and Conflict) and Eleanor Roosevelt’s role in shaping human rights norms (in Junctures in Women's Leadership). These works highlight underrepresented voices in human rights history.
Advising and Affiliations: She teaches courses such as History of Human Rights and Democracy & Human Rights, and oversees the Human Rights Certificate Program. No grants or labs are explicitly mentioned in the text.
