Join Us for a special Discussion Series: Exploring Vienna’s Institutions with a Fresh Perspective
The Faculty Center for Transdisciplinary Historical-Cultural Studies, which includes the Cultural Heritage Chair, invites you to join us at Disziplinen in Bewegung for a shared conversation while exploring Vienna’s institutions in a new light.
The first of two events will take place at Karl-Marx-Hof in Vienna, where we will explore the exhibition Käthe Leichter. Und die Vermessung der Frauen in the historic building's "Waschsalon" exhibition space, together with the Waschsalon team.
Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00 PM
Meeting Point: In front of Heiligenstadt Station (U4 final stop), towards Karl-Marx-Hof
Registration is required. Please sign up by emailing christoph.beitl@univie.ac.at. First come, first served!
We look forward to an interesting afternoon, critical questions, and fruitful discussions!
Disziplinen in Bewegung is organized and coordinated by the Pre- and PostDoc Assistants of the Faculty Center for Transdisciplinary Historical-Cultural Studies Anna-Marie Kroupová, Barbara Pavlek Löbl, Christoph Beitl, Friedrich Cain, Klara Fritz, Laura Bohnenblust, and Mariama de Brito Henn.
The exhibition Käthe Leichter. Und die Vermessung der Frauen focuses on the life and work of Käthe Leichter, one of the most influential figures in the labor movement of the First Austrian Republic. As the first head of the Women’s Department of the Chamber of Labor, she conducted detailed studies on the working and living conditions of employed women, becoming a pioneer of social research.
In addition to highlighting her scientific contributions, the exhibition also delves into her personal story—a tale of intellectual drive, love, loyalty, betrayal, and tragedy. Käthe Leichter’s call for “equal pay for equal work” remains as relevant today as it was in her time.
The exhibition is part of the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Department of the Chamber of Labor and the 130th birthday of Käthe Leichter.