Feminism Today
Untold Stories, new perspectives

“You do not have to be a woman to be a feminist. Anyone opposed to the discrimination against women because of their gender can claim to be a feminist”, argues professor Austin Bukenya in our interview. With Feminism Today, the Goethe-Institut Pakistan relays new perspectives and tells the untold stories of women and feminist icons beyond Western norms.

Making space, creating equality
Feminism beyond Western norms

The art piece „Fosso Fóssil – sangria“ by Mari Fraga

Ecofeminism
The Bond for Environmental and Social Justice

All over the world, nature is being exploited, plundered, polluted. But how is this connected to patriarchy and our understanding of the human being? The Brazilian artist and researcher Mari Fraga looks at the environment from an ecofeminist perspective and finds an answer to these questions.

Many diverse toy barbies against black background

Internalised Misogyny
The Anti-Women Attitude inside Us

Discrimination comes from outside – many people think. Yet we all internalise misogyny. Why is that?

A black and white film still, on the right you see the witch handing Snow White, sitting on the left, an apple.

Gender Images in Literature
Of Angels, Monsters and Departing Women

Since time immemorial, Western literature has been characterised by stereotypical notions of gender. Myths and fairy tales, classical and modern literature are teeming with brave courageous heroes and long-suffering female figures. What is going on here and what is the negotiation actually about?

Making space, creating equality

Several people, some wearing helmets, apparently policemen lead away a young woman; it is snowing

Peace Movement
The Feminist Anti-War Movement in Russia and Around the World

Immediately after the beginning of the war in Ukraine, some sections of Russian society sharply criticised the acts of war. An organised, resolute anti-war movement with clearly-defined goals and principles has been set up inside Russia by women, to be more precise, by feminists.

A group of women and a man holding hands in solidarity

Gender Equity
What does it take to be a male feminist?

Prof. Austin Bukenya talks about how he came to describe himself as a feminist and about the challenges and chances of male feminists. He explains why it is important for men to internalize gender awareness, instead of just opportunistically faking it and how they should consistently practice it as a way of life.

Safe(r) Spaces
A Break from the World

Safe(r) Spaces: Many marginalised groups urgently need safe places where they can protect themselves from discrimination and communicate amongst themselves. The term is increasingly entering the discourse because spaces are never completely safe - we can only make them safer.

The historic personality Claire Waldoff and the actress of the Instagram series Carolin Karnuth

Instagram series
Claire Waldoff: The non-conformist icon

She was cheeky, queer and politically committed: the cabaret artist Claire Waldoff. With her unmistakable voice, the artist shaped the Berlin cabaret scene of the 1920s - until the National Socialists made her performances impossible. However, she remains a role model for stage performers to this day.

Self-portrait of Inji Aflatoun in prison, 1961.

Forgotten Voices
Seven Feminists You Should Know

We all know Judith Butler and Beyoncé. But most of us have never heard of many of the women who fought for equality throughout history. Seven women you should know.

Feminism beyond Western norms

Six people stand in line outside the snack bar waiting for their food

Community in India
The way to independence is through the stomach

There are plenty of snack bars in Mumbai, but very few are run by women. The women’s cooperative Kutumb Sakhi is an exception. Not only do they serve tasty home cooking here, but women are also given the opportunity to support their families.

A black and white photo, a young woman is led through a crowd by several men

Women’s Rights in Iran
Like a Phoenix from the Ashes

Western media often reproduce the picture of the suppressed Iranian woman. That harms all the women in Iran who for decades have been standing up for their freedom and rights despite great risks and the threat of persecution.

Yasamin Yarmal and her daughters in a Paris stairwell.

Fleeing Afghanistan
“One day, I will return”

Afghan photographer Fatimah Hossaini has been living in exile for the past year and continues to stand up for the rights of Afghan women – with her photographs she wants to commemorate them.

Women's Movements in Yemen
Making the most of the space available

Yemen’s modern history has never seen a coherent and consistent women’s movement, but rather temporary and fragmented movements with different priorities, such as women’s struggle against human rights violations, and feminists’ focus on combating patriarchal tribal structures that discriminated against women. They all stemmed from genuine concerns for human rights and democracy.

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Feminism Today Untold Stories, new perspectives

Ecofeminism The Bond for Environmental and Social Justice

Internalised Misogyny The Anti-Women Attitude inside Us

Gender Images in Literature Of Angels, Monsters and Departing Women

Making space, creating equality

Peace Movement The Feminist Anti-War Movement in Russia and Around the World

Gender Equity What does it take to be a male feminist?

Safe(r) Spaces A Break from the World

Instagram series Claire Waldoff: The non-conformist icon

Forgotten Voices Seven Feminists You Should Know