Interpretation Racist gendering, gendered racism
Recurring, changing narratives emerge in the public sphere: at certain times, there is talk of the "dangerous, sexually assaultive other man" and the "vulnerable" white woman. These narratives are in turn translated into images that become inscribed in the collective memory. The exercise "Deutungsgef(l)echte" invites you to search for historical traces of the entanglements of racism and gender in two variations.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Association of Binational Families and Partnerships for providing us with a copy of the exercise free of charge. The material is part of ourSensitivity to Discrimination topic box, but can also be borrowed individually.
Number of participants
6 to 18
Duration
60 min
Space
Space on the walls for three pictures, writing board and flipchart paper
Additional materials required
Three flipchart papers, moderation pens, adhesive tape, three copies of the enclosed task sheet, three envelopes
Structure and procedure
Option 1: Silent discussion
The enclosed pictures are placed on one flipchart paper each in the room and labelled with the following questions:
- What do I see? What do I read?
- When were the individual pictures taken?
- How are (the) women/men depicted?
- What is the relationship between them?
The participants move silently from picture to picture and write their answers and comments on the pictures on the flipcharts. The results are then analysed with the whole group.
Variant 2: Group work
The participants are divided into groups. Each group receives a numbered envelope with a picture and a copy of the task sheet. Using various tasks and questions, the participants discuss the respective picture in the group and record their results on a flipchart. Finally, the results are presented to all participants and discussed.
