Versöhnung ist ein erster Schritt für die Identifikation mit Europa
Ein Beispiel aus der deutsch-tschechischen Geschichte zeigt, wie schwierig es heute immer noch sein kann, ein gemeinsames Narrativ für die europäische Erinnerungskultur zu schaffen.
Gleich, ganz gleich, quasi egal
Der Kampf für Gleichberechtigung in Europa ist noch lange nicht vorbei. In ihrem sehr persönlichen Text schreibt die Poetry Slammerin Veronika Rieger über das Gefühl, wenn die eigene Liebe als zweitklassig eingestuft wird, und lenkt den Blick auf die Scheinheiligkeit der immer wieder vorgebrachten Argumente.
Sospesi fra il leggendario passato dell’Irlanda e il fantascientifico futuro di Star Wars
Skellig Michael, Irlanda. Non sono in molti a conoscere la storia di quest’isola, in cui la leggenda sembra esseri imposta e aver vinto sulla realtà del presente.
My language, my home: English
One of the most interesting aspects of English has to be the variations of the language that are spoken globally. English is spoken in countries which are on the other side of the world from each other, and this offers some staggering diversity.
Quiz: Human rights
Living in the Western world, it is very easy to take the existence and enforcement of human rights for granted. And in fact, that’s what they should be. But in a world where populism and narcissism are on the rise again, this topic suddenly seems more relevant than ever, not only when talking about other countries and cultures, but also right here, in our own backyard. Time to show off your knowledge about human rights – or take the hint and get up to speed!
The language of inclusion
While many may have noticed this before, it is crucial to understand that the way in which our languages are structured oftentimes breeds social issues. Language stands at the core of a person’s experiences and ideas, and its default structure often limits or expands our thinking.
