I raise up my voice—not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.

-- Malala Yousafzai (Speech at United Nations, 2014)

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Join global scholars, researchers & advocates at the 11th Global Summit on Feminist & LGBTQ+ Studies (GSFLS 2026) in Berlin, Germany | 24–25 Sept 2026 (Hybrid).

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Against the “Law of the Father”: Hegel’s Disobedient Readings – Brill, February 2026
https://progressivegeographies.com/2026/03/26/stefania-achella-bojana-jovicevic-francesca-iannelli-and-eleonora-caramelli-eds-against-the-law-of-the-father-hegels-disobedient-readings-brill-february-2026/

https://brill.com/display/title/71706

"Why discuss disobedience in relation to Hegel? The answer lies in how his philosophy, particularly through his interpretation of Antigone, has sparked debates about the tension between individual choice and societal norms, and how feminist thought has challenged Hegelian traditions. Hegel's recognition of Antigone’s disobedience as a necessary yet tragic act demonstrates his acknowledgement of the individual’s role in shaping history beyond societal laws. However, Hegel didn’t fully explore the conflict between nature (Antigone’s personal choice) and culture (the laws of the community), which was later emphasized by feminist scholars such as Irigaray and de Beauvoir, who argued against patriarchal interpretations of Hegel’s philosophy and promoted a critical re-reading. In doing so, they rejected the rigid universalism of Hegel’s system in favor of an understanding and practice of difference. This volume focuses on how disobedience to Hegel allows for new interpretation."

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"Jag gick ut för att leta efter Gud i sekulära Sverige. Men till min förvåning mötte jag istället en Gudinna."

Mitt blogg-inlägg om dokumentärfotografen och filmaren Elin Berges skildring av sitt projekt Awakening.

https://fuzzyfiction.net/2026/03/23/elin-berge-awakening

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Men are unjust, proud, and inconstant; women are faithful and steadfast.

-- Moderata Fonte (Modesta Pozzo) (The Worth of Women, 1600 (English trans. 1997))

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Men are quick to boast of strength, yet they tremble at women’s laughter.

-- Lucrezia Marinella (The Nobility and Excellence of Women, and the Defects and Vices of Men, 1600 (English trans. 1999))

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