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<\/a>#BreakTheBias is the motto of International Women’s Day. Picture credits: Kristina Rottig\/TU Braunschweig<\/p><\/div>\n
Which woman has inspired you the most?<\/h3>\n![\"Portrait-Aufnahme](\"https:\/\/magazin.tu-braunschweig.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Ittel_Angela_ROT_2021_02a_1500.jpg\")
<\/a>TU-President Prof. Angela Ittel. Bildnachweis: Kristina Rottig\/TU Braunschweig<\/p><\/div>\n
Prof. Angela Ittel<\/strong>: The French writer, philosopher and feminist Simone de Beauvoir has inspired me the most. The first book I read or rather devoured by her as a teenager was “Le Deuxi\u00e8me Sexe”. I was very fascinated by the portrayal of the role of women in society throughout history. And I was almost even more captivated, however, by her life in Paris and especially by her remarkably clear attitude towards the (intellectual) independence of a woman. Her books have accompanied me very intensely for many years and have shaped my thinking.<\/p>\nDr Liseth P\u00e9rez<\/strong>: In fact, there are two women in particular. One is Margaret Dix, an English researcher with a passion for tropical aquatic ecosystems. She was my mentor during my biology studies in Guatemala. When I was just 20 years old, her story made a huge impression on me and left a lasting mark: She too – like me then in 2005 – left her country and her family for research.<\/p>\nThe other woman who inspired me is my mother, Carolina Alvarado de P\u00e9rez. She set an example for me that ambitious work and childcare can be reconciled. A wonderful mother who encouraged me throughout my life to never give up on my dreams and professional goals.<\/p>\n
Girls and young women need role models like this. They encourage us to realise our dreams and show us that it is possible to combine work and family life – not only in our home country, but all over the world.<\/p>\n
Luisa Perdomo Lopez<\/strong>: For me, there is not one<\/em> woman I see as a role model. What inspires me most are women who support each other or join forces and pursue common goals. Since my first contact with gender studies and feminism, it has also been social media accounts and magazines, such as “Missy Magazine”. March 8 is also always particularly inspiring for me, because on this day, what I read in books and social media is taken to the streets by women, lesbians, inter-, non-binary, trans and agender people, and allies, and thus gets heard.<\/p>\nWhere do you see the greatest need for action to eliminate discrimination and inequality against women?<\/strong><\/h3>\nProf. Angela Ittel<\/strong>: We have to continuously work on breaking down hegemonic power structures. This does not only concern women, but all members of our society. Therefore, hegemonic masculinity must consistently be made visible. Likewise, raising awareness of unconscious cognitive bias that leads to disadvantage must become an obvious standard so that we can attain and live a new understanding of equality.<\/p>\n
<\/a>TU-President Prof. Angela Ittel. Bildnachweis: Kristina Rottig\/TU Braunschweig<\/p><\/div>\n
Prof. Angela Ittel<\/strong>: The French writer, philosopher and feminist Simone de Beauvoir has inspired me the most. The first book I read or rather devoured by her as a teenager was “Le Deuxi\u00e8me Sexe”. I was very fascinated by the portrayal of the role of women in society throughout history. And I was almost even more captivated, however, by her life in Paris and especially by her remarkably clear attitude towards the (intellectual) independence of a woman. Her books have accompanied me very intensely for many years and have shaped my thinking.<\/p>\n Dr Liseth P\u00e9rez<\/strong>: In fact, there are two women in particular. One is Margaret Dix, an English researcher with a passion for tropical aquatic ecosystems. She was my mentor during my biology studies in Guatemala. When I was just 20 years old, her story made a huge impression on me and left a lasting mark: She too – like me then in 2005 – left her country and her family for research.<\/p>\n The other woman who inspired me is my mother, Carolina Alvarado de P\u00e9rez. She set an example for me that ambitious work and childcare can be reconciled. A wonderful mother who encouraged me throughout my life to never give up on my dreams and professional goals.<\/p>\n Girls and young women need role models like this. They encourage us to realise our dreams and show us that it is possible to combine work and family life – not only in our home country, but all over the world.<\/p>\n Luisa Perdomo Lopez<\/strong>: For me, there is not one<\/em> woman I see as a role model. What inspires me most are women who support each other or join forces and pursue common goals. Since my first contact with gender studies and feminism, it has also been social media accounts and magazines, such as “Missy Magazine”. March 8 is also always particularly inspiring for me, because on this day, what I read in books and social media is taken to the streets by women, lesbians, inter-, non-binary, trans and agender people, and allies, and thus gets heard.<\/p>\n Prof. Angela Ittel<\/strong>: We have to continuously work on breaking down hegemonic power structures. This does not only concern women, but all members of our society. Therefore, hegemonic masculinity must consistently be made visible. Likewise, raising awareness of unconscious cognitive bias that leads to disadvantage must become an obvious standard so that we can attain and live a new understanding of equality.<\/p>\nWhere do you see the greatest need for action to eliminate discrimination and inequality against women?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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