Kassel plans to be renamed: University could bear the name Selbert!
Kassel plans to be renamed: University could bear the name Selbert!
The discussion about a possible renaming the University of Kassel to "Elisabeth-Selbert University" (ESU) has taken on. This initiative goes back to a proposal by sociologist Jutta Allmendinger, who Selbert refers to the "mother of the Basic Law". The ongoing discourse on self's important role in the anchorage of equality in the Basic Law clearly shows how deep its heir is rooted in German society. Elisabeth Selbert, born in Kassel in 1896 and died in 1986 in her hometown, not only had a mandate in the city, but was also significantly involved in the feminist clarifications of the post -war period. Their tireless efforts led to the admission of the article "Men and women are equal" into the Basic Law. HNA at the moment that the University of Kassel reports Plans for the name change, since the administrative effort is considered too high.
Hesse's Minister of Science Timon Gremmels, however, supports the idea of renaming. Meanwhile, the university is under pressure to take responsibility and deal with the public's voices. Political scientist Wolfgang Schroeder sees a great value in self -social achievements, which is extensive beyond their legal contributions. This is also reflected in the reaction to Allmendinger's proposal, which has received over 250 likes on LinkedIn.
celebrations in honor of self -self
Last Friday, the “Soroptimist International Club Kassel-Elisabeth Selbert” intended to the 127th birthday of Elisabeth Selbert. The celebration took place on Philipp-Scheidemann-Platz, surrounded by the Statue Selfen. It became clear how important the pioneer of equality has for the city. Pappfigures of well -known Kassel women were set up in a relaxed but symbolic gesture, but they had some difficulties due to the wind.
During the ceremony it was also decided to include Elisabeth Selbert in the Kasseler Mall of Fame on October 19. She receives a star that recognizes her imperishable merits. This event is accompanied by other awards to personalities such as actress Sabine Wackernagel and the Oscar winner Thomas Stellmach. An official press release about the awards is expected the following day, which further fueled the interest in Self's legacy.
a social process
The Mayor Sven Schoeller expressed a skepticism about a name initiative and emphasized that Selbert was not the ideal namesake, since the University of Kassel does not accommodate a classic legal faculty. This reasoning meets scientists such as Wolfgang Schroeder, who points out that the naming is part of a social process and the urban society should be actively involved. He also suggests mobilizing financial resources through donation and crowdfunding actions to support the change of name.
The emeritus Professor Ernst-Dieter Lantermann, on the other hand, criticizes the tendency to name institutions according to individuals. Schroeder replies that emotional connections to democracy, as embodied, should not be underestimated. The dialogue about self-influence on equality and social change in recent decades remains of great importance for Kassel and beyond.
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