Feminist exhibits
In the display case in the divisional library of the Cultural Studies Center (KWZ), there are regularly changing exhibits on various topics related to feminism and diversity. The display case can be visited during the library's opening hours.
Current exhibition: In SILENT grief?
This exhibition explores how we can think about burial and mourning in Germany intersectionally.
In Germany, the term "piety" is often used in the context of mourning and sepulchral culture. The term piety (Latin "pietas", from pius = dutiful; devout) can be defined as tactful consideration, especially with regard to the feelings and religious values of others. In the funeral industry, piety refers to a respectful treatment of the deceased and the mourners.
Ideas of reverent behavior are always culturally influenced. According to the German Federation of Funeral Directors, showing piety is done by wearing appropriate mourning clothing and speaking suitable, comforting words. In contrast, practices and aesthetics that deviate from this norm are considered impious. Funerals are always an expression of identity and social power dynamics. Grief and sepulchral culture are experienced very differently globally and even within Germany. It is therefore impossible to create a uniform definition of reverent behavior. A tension arises in which self-determined dying and burying in Germany is not always possible or socially desirable. Thus, the conscientious break with "classic" funeral and mourning customs has established itself as a form of protest, among others, in the LGBTQAI+ community.
Past exhibition: The menstruation - Break the Bloody Taboo!
Past exhibition: Historical magazines and documents from the Blue Stocking Library
Past exhibition: Film series "History of Sexuality in Times of Upheaval: Desire before and after 1990"
Past exhibition: COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people differently, depending on gender, class and race, living conditions, care responsibilities, whether single parent, in short-time work or even unemployed, underpaid, without childcare, isolated and alone at home – the effects were more than challenging for many people. The books in the feminist display case address some of the structural and societal causes of these conditions.
Books in the exhibition:
- Michael Volkmer, Karin Werner (Hrsg.): Die Corona-Gesellschaft. Analysen zur Lage und Perspektiven für die Zukunft. transcript (Bielefeld) 2020.
- Gabriele Winker: Care-Revolution. Schritte in eine solidarische Gesellschaft. transcript (Bielefeld) 2015.
- Diana Auth: Pflegearbeit in Zeiten der Ökonomisierung. Wandel von Care-Regimen in Großbritannien, Schweden und Deutschland (Arbeit - Demokratie - Geschlecht Band 23). Verlag Westfälisches Dampfboot 2017.
- Ingrid Artus, Nadja Bennewitz, Annette Henninger, Judith Holland, Stefan Kerber-Clasen (Hrsg.): Arbeitskonflikte sind Geschlechterkämpfe. Sozialwissenschaftliche und historische Perspektiven (Arbeit - Demokratie - Geschlecht, Band 27). Verlag Westfälisches Dampfboot 2020.
- Patricia Cammarata. Raus aus der Mental Load-Falle. Wie gerechte Arbeitsteilung in der Familie gelingt. Beltz 2020.
Past exhibition: Vulva
Past exhibition: Feminist zines
Past exhibition: Box of cassettes
