Julia Wadhawan "Don't tell me who I am"

Julia Wadhawan, the author of Sag mir nicht, wer ich bin (Don't tell me who I am), explores the theme of the search for identity and the liberation found in not conforming to predefined norms. Wadhawan, with a father from India who insists on a German identity, delves into her experiences and challenges the notion of a normal German family. The narrative unfolds as she confronts societal ascriptions, leading to a profound aversion to group affiliations. However, a transformative journey to India as a journalist compels her to confront her identity, exposing global structures that transcend nationalities. Sag mir nicht, wer ich bin stands as a personal and impassioned plea for embracing diversity and taking a stand against societal expectations.

The author shall read excerpts from her book, followed by a moderated discussion.

Saturday, 9 December 2023, 16:30 h onwards
Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi
 

About the Author

© brotherside Julia Wadhawan
Born in Germany in 1987 to an Indian father and a German mother, Julia Wadhawan is a freelance journalist contributing to esteemed publications such as Die Zeit, Zeit Online, Der Spiegel, and Deutschlandfunk Nova. Her focus spans across digitalization, social justice, development policy, with a special emphasis on reporting about India. Julia is based in Hamburg and provides insightful coverage of politics and society.
 

Moderation

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Charlotte Horn is the South Asia correspondent for ARD German Radio, based in New Delhi. She covers political and current issues across eight countries in the region. Recently she came back from a reporting trip to Afghanistan. Prior to her post Charlotte Horn worked as a reporter for NDR (North German Broadcasting) in Hamburg, Germany.

The event is being organised in partnership with Indo-German Media Network.