Naslov
Feminism and Religion School: interreligious challenge to secular-religious divide in the Balkans

Autori
Spahić Šiljak, Zilka ; Anić, Jadranka Rebeka

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, neobjavljeni rad, znanstveni

Skup
Confronting Gender Polarity and Nationalism. Interdisciplinary conference on Feminist Theologies, Religion and Sustainable Democracy in the Nordic Countries and Europe

Mjesto i datum
Oslo, Norveška, 28. 8. 2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
feminism, secular, religion, gender, the Balkans

Sažetak
After de-secularization and strengthening anti-feminism and its transformation into anti-gender movement, Western societies faced the challenges of gender equality and women’s human rights limitations. The three most influential faith communities in the Balkans region The Catholic Church, Serb Orthodox Church and the Islamic community designate the gender equality movement as a project that works against traditional values and family. The absence of genuine dialogue between secular and religious feminism also contributes to the rise of the anti-gender tendencies in this region. In order to foster dialogue between religions, secular and religious feminists and feminist theory and activism two religious studies scholars from Cristian and Islamic traditions have decided to establish the first online school in the Balkans, “Feminism and Religion” (FER). The main aim of the FER school is to overcome the secular-religious divide and challenge the tradition of both secular and religious support of gender stereotypes. In this lecture we will present the social, political and cultural context of the Balkans region regarding gender equality, main challenges women face in this region and the FER school as a positive example of constructive alternative practice that contribute to gender equality and interreligious understanding.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Sociologija, Teologija

POVEZANOST RADA