3. gender entry - FB05

Challenges and necessities for the 3rd gender entry

The planned project is dedicated to the work and study situation of people at the University of Kassel who position themselves outside the two-gender order. The aim of the project is to do justice to the current considerations and demands regarding the 'third gender entry' and to reduce the potential for discrimination at the University of Kassel. In doing so, the project pursued the goal of

(a) to promote a critical discussion on the 'third gender entry' within the University of Kassel;

(b) to record the potential for discrimination at the University of Kassel;

(c) and to consider necessary structural and technical changes based on the 'third gender entry'.

Brief legal opinion published on the significance of the 'third option' at the university

The discussions on and the subsequent change in civil status law with regard to the third gender option "diverse" are a challenge for organizations and educational institutions, as the aim is to create a non-discriminatory and appreciative work and study situation for all. The short legal opinion by Dr. Louis Kasten, which was published as part of the project "Challenges and necessities for the third gender entry", explores necessary measures and further options for action at the University of Kassel.

Lecture and panel discussion 3. gender entry

On February 6 at 18:00, a public lecture event followed by a panel discussion on the current new regulations on the third gender entry will take place to discuss challenges for the university.

In two lectures, Prof. Dr. Christof Rolker (Univ. Bamberg) will speak on the topic "The third gender in historical perspective" and Dipl.-Psych. René_ Hornstein (AG trans*emancipatory university politics) on "3rd gender entry - current debates and criticisms". In the subsequent panel discussion moderated by Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Tuider (Department of Sociology of Diversity, University of Kassel), the speakers, together with Dr. Sylke Ernst (Equal Opportunities Officer at the University of Kassel) and Tristan Marie Biallas (Alliance for the 2018 Registry Office Action in Kassel), will address the current new regulations on the 3rd gender entry and discuss challenges for the university that arise not only from current developments.

The fact that there are more than two genders has only recently been legally recognized. This represents an important step towards visibility and legal equality for people who identify as neither "male" nor "female". At the same time, the new regulation is criticized for excluding self-determination of gender identity and physical integrity.

The event is jointly organized by the Interdisciplinary Working Group on Women's and Gender Studies and the departments of Sociology of Diversity and Gender/Diversity in Informatics Systems.

Venue: University of Kassel, Arnold-Bode-Str. 2, Room 0401

Project management: Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Tuider

Project assistant: Verena Hucke, M.A.

Funding: Special Fund for Structural Equal Opportunities of the University of Kassel

Duration: 10/2018-03/2019