The focus of many scientific disciplines is characterised by male perspectives. To address this, the series of events organised by the Department of Organic Agricultural Sciences is approaching the topic of ‘Geschlecht.Macht.Landwirtschaft.’(Gender.Power.Agriculture.) from different angles. Various people have been invited to take part: Researchers, farmers and activists talk about their work and struggles, their experiences and hopes. The focus is placed on how gender oppression in agriculture has grown historically and is expressed in today's production patterns. A closer look is taken at the history of enslaved women and the effects of colonialism. In addition, the idea of what constitutes masculinity in rural areas and how this influences the relationship to nature will be analysed. In the second half of the series, the experiences of queer people in gardening projects and the potentials and limits of alternative forms of farming within the capitalist mode of production will be examined. The successes and current struggles of women and queer people within the international small-scale farming movement will be highlighted, before the concluding panel discussion poses the question of what the next steps towards more gender-equitable education and practice in agriculture should look like.
