Although there is no solid evidence to confirm the historicity of the event, the legend of Lucretia is deeply rooted in Roman literary tradition, dating back to the era of the Roman Republic. The earliest versions of the story appear in Roman dramatic works, many of which are now entirely or partially lost.[1] Her story became a […]
Ružica Ljubičić Philosopher Aspasia defied strict societal norms through her life and actions. As a woman known for her intellectual sharpness, pedagogical skills, philosophy, rhetoric, and oratory, she faced obstacles that rarely allowed women the right to have a voice and express themselves. Her position as the esteemed companion of Pericles and a recognized intellectual—remarkable in Athens,[…]
Professor Zilka Spahić Šiljak spoke at the Krister Stendahl Memorial Lecture in the Great Church Hall in the Old Town of Stockhom, November 14, 2024. The Annual lecture was about feminist interfaith approaches in peacebuilding in the Balkans region. Professor Spahić Šiljak elaborated about the intersection of peace, interreligious encounters, and feminism. She show edhow important it[…]
Do we know what feminism is and why women distance themselves from feminism? What’s the problem? Why women often say: I’m for equality but I’m not a feminist. Through this course, you will learn what rights women demanded in the West during the 19th and 20th centuries and what arguments they used to justify their demands.
Does feminism only exist in the West? Is feminism compatible with religion? Have you heard that there are Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu and other feminisms in Asia, Africa and elsewhere in the world?If you want answers to these questions, then join us in this course where we offer you interesting discussions about different forms of feminism in the[…]
Through this course, we question what these statements are based on, what arguments in culture, tradition and religion justify and silence violence. During the discussions, you will learn about what violence is, what is gender-based violence, how to recognize it, what types of violence exist, and what are the prevention and protection mechanisms.
The aim of the course is to analyze different narratives starting from ancient myths, through biblical and Quranic texts to contemporary popular science and scientific works.
What is peace and how do we understand it? Is there female and male peace? Are women more peace oriented than men? Are women naturally peaceful and non-violent?About all these and other issues, such as: religious and secular resources for peace building, feminist ethics of justice and care, women’s peacemaking initiatives in war and peace, etc. we[…]
The FER school is intended for women and men who want to academically question their beliefs, attitudes, knowledge and practices about human rights and freedoms and who want to investigate how gender stereotypes shape the lives of women and men in the family and society. Click here to download the CALL .
