Unbearty: exhibition on the GDR's women's movement in Dresden!

Unbearty: exhibition on the GDR's women's movement in Dresden!

Schloßstraße 2, 01067 Dresden, Deutschland - Are you ready to immerse yourself in the historiography of the women's movement in the GDR? From July 21, 2025, the municipal libraries Dresden and the Technical University of Dresden invite you to an exciting exhibition with the title "Together we are unbearable" . This event, organized by the Association of Education - History, Politics and Media e.V., highlights the role of the women's movement, which has contributed significantly to the peaceful revolution

The exhibition can be viewed in the central library in the Cultural Palace of Dresden, Schloßstraße 2, until August 14th. The ceremonial opening will take place on July 24th at 6 p.m. and will be accompanied by a live podcast of the Technical University with the title you ask we explain and the tud lectures plus , moderated by Lisa-Marie Eberharter.

an important voice in social discourse

Annekatrin Klepsch, the deputy for culture, science and tourism in Dresden, emphasizes the importance of the women's movement in today's social debate. The actors of the movement were not only pioneers of equality, but also organized critical leaflets and protests under Stasi observation. Your ideas still have an impact on discussions about freedom, equality and civil courage in Germany.

From the early years after the Second World War, women in Germany actively got involved in their rights. The training of officials from the Democratic Women's Association of Germany (DFD) took place in Freiberg in 1947, shortly after the organization was founded. The DFD already counted over 200,000 members in the founding year and represented a central institution for the women's movement.

roots and resistances of the women's movement

The women's movement in the GDR was characterized by a new feminist self -confidence and the demand for equality in various social areas. Among other things, the DFD called for the opening of traditional men's professions for women and was actively involved in the design of laws. Despite initial successes, however, the political emancipation of women in the GDR stagnated, especially through the influence of the socialist unity party in Germany (SED).

A milestone was the anchoring of Article 7 in the GDR constitution of 1949, which says: "Man and woman are equal". Women from the DFD had initiated this initiative. However, over time, the DFD lost its independence through internal conflicts and integration into the SED system, which ultimately reduced the political achievements of women and impaired the strengthening of their social position.

The final event on August 14th will offer the opportunity to hear from contemporary witnesses and their experiences and insights. There is an extensive accompanying program of the Technical University of Dresden with discussions, films and student articles that will deepen the multi -layered topic of the women's movement.

Take the opportunity to experience the stories of women who fought so much for equality and are inspired by a piece of history that is still up to date today. The Association Wochenkurier, the city of Dresden and the [BPB] (https://www.bpb.de/themen/deutschlandarchiv/542468/die-muetter-der-glechtachlung-in-der-der-der-der-der-der-der-ddr/