Women's Work in the Ruhr Area in Bochum: Experience the lecture at the City Archive
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Revisiting women's work in the Ruhr Area: An evening full of classifications and aha moments
On May 20, 2026, historian Susanne Abeck, M.A., will shed light at the City Archive – Bochum Center for Urban History on how women have shaped the Ruhr Area – beyond clichés and male-coded leading narratives. The lecture combines research, regional history, and vivid storytelling into a rich event experience.
What it's about: Work, daily life, recognition
The event atmosphere is focused and approachable: Through poignant biographies such as Bochum politician Ottilie Schoenewald, electrical engineering professor Ingeborg Hübner, and the workers of Graetz, Abeck illustrates the range of women's fields of work and action in the region. It addresses the organization of work, structural change, target group engagement, and the question of whether disadvantages have been overcome.
History with a contemporary relevance
From the 19th century to the most recent times: The lecture expertly contextualizes the change in gender roles, industrial upheavals, and memory culture. Visitors will experience vivid scenes from production halls, research laboratories, and urban spaces – concisely narrated, fact-based, with clear event planning.
Place with history: City Archive – Bochum Center for Urban History
The City Archive stands for reliable event management and high-quality mediation. Barrier-free access, a good ambiance, and professionally supervised frameworks ensure a calm audience atmosphere and a focused event experience.
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You can expect a well-founded, lively overview of women's work in the Ruhr Area – rich in facts, regionally rooted, and inspiring. Experience the lecture live, ask your questions, and take away new perspectives.
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