Self-Love and Body Revolution

In many societies today, the white, slim, cis body without physical limitations is considered desirable. In a world in which many inter-state relationships are characterized by colonial history and societies are shaped by patriarchal structures, the body is always also political. Against this backdrop, the panel will discuss the relationship between a "body revolution" and other emancipatory struggles, against patriarchy, against the oppression of indigenous peoples and against capitalism. It will also address the question of how stereotypes can be overcome and how diverse social practices, tolerance and acceptance of the "other" can be sustainably inscribed in society.

The event is part of the three-day African Book Festival, organized by InterKontinental e. V. in Berlin. You can find the complete programme for the sixth edition of the festival here.

Panel Discussion

• Kim Windvogel, Pleasure Activist, South Africa
• Mecca Jamilah Sullivan, Author, USA
• Kevin Mwachiro, Podcaster, Kenya

Moderation
Martha Sambe, Researcher and Writer, Nigeria

When: Saturday, 29 June 2024 3.00 - 4.30 pm
Where: Alte Münze, Molkenmarkt 2, 10179 Berlin-Mitte (close to S+U Alexanderplatz and U Klosterstraße)
Tickets: via African Book Festivals 2024

The panel discussion is an event organized by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung in cooperation with Interkontinental e.V.