"Family and reproduction - feminist perspectives on the social conditions of family formation"

The family is considered the 'nucleus of the state', not only because it is where new citizens are raised, but also because it is where basic social and political principles are introduced, implemented and (re)produced. It is therefore all the more surprising that little research and work is done in the social sciences on how the processes of family formation are shaped. In midwifery, on the other hand, these issues are primarily considered from a health science perspective.

However, reproduction is an expression of existing gender relations, through which society and social relations are reconstituted. It takes place in a tense relationship between public negotiations and policies and private family and care relationships. Family and reproduction are linked in equal measure to individual ideas of happiness and social regulation. In this lecture series, we will therefore examine the social framework conditions of family concepts, pregnancy, birth and abortion from an interdisciplinary feminist perspective.

"Expanding voices - collectivity, identity and gender in migration discourses and migration practices"

In the summer semester 2021, the public lecture series dealt with contradictions between gender constructions, constructions and experiences of "flight" and their interactions from different perspectives. The speakers addressed and analyzed these contradictions in different areas of society in the context of their research findings, their (political) work and their social practice. The lecture series contributed to discussing gender-specific aspects and adopting an intersectional perspective.

In winter semester 2019/2020, the lecture series was entitled: "The gender of Europe - European integration and gender equality".

With the election of Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, a new era seems to be dawning for Europe and the European Union. The first female Commission President announced in her candidacy speech that she wants to work towards a gender-balanced Commission. Is the patriarchy now at an end? It remains to be seen to what extent the Commission President can achieve her ambitious goals. However, it is far more important to remember that the process of European integration and the pursuit of gender equality is a task for all EU bodies and all member states, but at least as much for civil society. And it must be remembered that visible and powerful counter-movements have also established themselves in parallel to the gender equality policy efforts to date. In this series of events, we will take a look at the forward and backward movements of European women's and gender equality policy and the role of the various political actors. Where have there been successes, where have there been failures, who has what scope for action and shaping and what are the future prospects for equality and feminism in Europe? The invited speakers will provide insights and outlooks on these questions from very different perspectives and invite discussion.

The 2018/2019 winter semester saw the project "100 years of women's suffrage". The introduction of voting rights for women in 1918 marked a decisive turning point on the road to equal rights in Germany. Since then, women have been able to vote in elections and be elected themselves, meaning they can participate in politics. This year marks the 100th anniversary of this milestone in democracy, making it an appropriate time to address the topic of equal rights and gender equality over the last hundred years. In a project seminar for students of the Faculty of Applied Social and Health Sciences, the focus will be on Regensburg and Bavaria in particular, with their political actors, special events, measures and processes that have had and continue to have an influence on the equality and emancipation of women.

As part of this project for students of the Faculty of Applied Social and Health Sciences, there will also be a public lecture by Prof. Dr. Daniela Neri-Ultsch from the University of Regensburg. The lecture "Now a new life began!" 100 years of women's suffrage - women parliamentarians in Bavaria. A review." took place on October 17, 2018.

A public lecture series was once again held in winter semester 2017/2018. The topic of the series was "Gender and care: debates, conditions and perspectives". Care permeates all areas of life and affects everyone. Nevertheless, there is a lack of social awareness and recognition of care activities and their conditions. The reasons for the inadequate conditions can be found in the economic, social and political contexts - and in the gendering processes on which care is based and which are triggered by care. The lecture series deals with selected aspects of these multidimensional processes.

A public lecture series took place again in the 2016/2017 winter semester. This semester's topic was "Border conflicts and border crossings: Debates on Sexism - Racism - Nationalism". The lectures dealt with the relationship between racism and sexism in politics, culture and society. Different perspectives were used to shed light on how these interact and the resulting challenges.

This side and beyond gender: debates on politics - identity - sexuality

The lecture series in winter semester 2015/2016 dealt with the political and cultural debates on gender relations and with thinking and acting within and beyond classic gender constructions. How do power and domination relations between the sexes take shape, how do gender constructions and conflicts become visible in political processes? How can society and individuality be conceived if we move away from constructions of binary gender? What do subjective and social resistances look like? What political goals and possibilities for action are linked to this? The lectures and debates are intended to open our eyes to plural forms and concepts of life and to policies of equality and emancipation.