09/07/2025 15:15
- 17:30
HALL: Seminar Room 03
Proponent:
Cesari J.,
Passarelli A.,
Quast-Neulinger M.,
Stoeckl K.
Chair:
Cesari J.
Speaker:
Cesari J.,
Passarelli A.,
Quast-Neulinger M.,
Stoeckl K.
This panel explores the dynamic intersections of gender and religious pluralism in contemporary Europe, showcasing insights from the interdisciplinary research project "Diversity in Religion and Spirituality: Exploring Transformations of Religion and Spirituality in Europe" (DIV-Theo). In a continent marked by increasing religious diversity and secularization, gender emerges as a critical axis for understanding how religious and spiritual identities are shaped, contested, and negotiated in pluralistic contexts.
Drawing on case studies from the DIV-Theo project, the panel investigates how gender norms and roles are reinterpreted within and across religious traditions, and how these reinterpretations influence broader societal debates on inclusion, identity, and belonging. Topics include gendered experiences of religious minorities, feminist critiques within established religious frameworks, and the role of spirituality in transcending binary gender paradigms.
By engaging with scholars from various disciplines and religious traditions, the panel provides a platform for critical dialogue on the transformative potential of gender in fostering inclusive religious pluralism.