On gender, diversity, and feminism
In the context of Israel’s ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people, it is more important than ever now to keep talking about Palestine. Even more so – to stop being complicit in the genocide of Palestinian peoples. Hence, this article aims to analyse the role of Radboud University in this context.
This poem is responding to the Radboud Reflects event from the 7th of September 2023 focusing on the question: Alle meningen welkom op de universiteit? Are all opinions welcome at university?
By Elna Schmidt I am resisting the urge to begin with a quote by Virginia Woolf. It seems too cliché to start writing an article in a university magazine concerned with gender equality, feminism and diversity in this way. And yet, I could not help but think of “A Room of One’s Own” when entering Theaterzaal C of the Elinor Ostrom building at Radboud University, one of the only buildings on our huge campus named after a woman. The sight of a room full of women taking up space always is a sight for sore eyes…
by Hanna Eisen There are multiple known cases of power abuse and “inappropriate behaviour” by staff members and professors towards students and other staff members within the Netherlands. Two of those cases have been revealed within Radboud University in the last two years. Additionally, cases of sexual misconduct between students happen regularly, but most of them are not being reported.
By Lena Richter Info: The terms gender-neutral, -inclusive and -sensitive language are often used interchangeably and all aim at avoiding … More
Door Faifoo Spitz Op het sportcentrum hing het afgelopen jaar een banner van Radboud met de tekst: ‘On behalf of the sports centre: bye bye coronakilo’s, hello new academic year!’. Had Nella Geurts (sociologie PHD kandidaat) … More
By Professor Wendy Harcourt This is a revised version of Wendy Harcourt’s talk during the International Women’s Day 2021 at … More
“My Age Really Doesn’t Matter”: Norms on Young Motherhood As this month comes to an end, it is time for … More
Today’s article focuses on a woman who’s words, written up nearly sixty years ago, are still relevant and strong today: … More
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Our next woman on the timeline is someone who is an icon of our time. You probably all know her … More
And here we have the next article of our timeline for you. This one’s on the Guatemalan human rights activist … More
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