Literature and equality: Protectionbach inspires in the Westerwald!

Literature and equality: Protectionbach inspires in the Westerwald!

On February 12, 2025, numerous literary enthusiasts gathered in the old train station in Puderbach for an inspiring reading with the author and scientist Franziska Schutzbach . The event was organized by the equal opportunities officers of the Altenkirchen, Neuwied and Westerwald rural districts and is part of the community initiative "We Westerwälder". Protectionbach presented exciting excerpts from her latest work, the content of which ranged from the importance of gender justice and identity to social challenges.

The reading suggested the listeners to think about their own experiences. The equal opportunities officer Julia Bieler and Beate Ullwer expressed gratefully about the lively participation, which once again underlines the importance of such cultural events. The positive response that the event received shows how important the exchange about literature and social issues for the Westerwald region is.

interactive discussion

A special highlight of the reading was the final question and answer session, in which the participants had the opportunity to interact directly with Schutzbach. This form of exchange not only promotes the discussion about critical topics, but also strengthens the sense of community among those present.

In another context, Franziska Schutzbach will be on stage on February 25, 2025 at Poet: Inside duett with the musician Big ZIS. The event with the topic of "revolution of the solidarity" was originally supposed to include Laura Leupi, which, however, had to cancel. Schutzbach will further illuminate the content of your latest book and examine the effects of female solidarity on society.

common values and topics

Schutzbach and Big ZIS not only share a feminist attitude, but also the willingness to talk about painful topics. Both are convinced that the patriarchy has had their day, a message that they convey in their respective work and public appearances. The exchange between the two artists promises to further promote the dialogues through gender issues and to open up new perspectives.

Overall, it should be noted that events such as the reading of Franziska Schutzbach in the old train station in Puderbach offer an important platform to address social issues and strengthen the cultural exchange in the region. Blick Aktuell emphasizes the importance of these events for the support of literature and the inspiring exchange and shows how complex and lively the cultural scene in the Westerwald is.