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Though outdated role models prevail in the classic “Tarzan,” it is still very popular with readers of both sexes.

Photo (detail): © picture alliance / Jens Kalaene

Children’s and young adult literature
Neither pink nor blue

How much do books for children and young adults reinforce gender stereotypes? Literature expert Marlene Zöhrer argues that the book scene has never been as diverse and liberal as it is today.

In addition to their jobs, they have to take care of children, the household and relatives: women are shouldering the lion’s share in the pandemic.

Photo (detail): © picture alliance/dpa/Julian Stratenschulte

Corona pandemic
“Women should definitely take time out to rest and recharge”

The changes to how we live and work during the coronavirus pandemic have put pressure on everyone. But traditional role patterns mean women have been particularly hard hit. In an interview, the specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy Sabine Köhler talks about how women can protect themselves.

Joseph Beuys pushed boundaries – as here at a 1972 protest against his own art academy – and influenced the generations of artists that followed.

Photo (detail): © picture alliance/dpa/Bernd Müller

The art of Joseph Beuys
Shaping society like a sculpture

Joseph Beuys was a draftsman, sculptor, performance and installation artist, teacher, politician, and activist – and one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His art continues to have an impact today.

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Podcast Hiberno Goethe

This Podcast dives into the many colours of arts, language and life across cultures. St. Pauli fan and former Düsseldorfer Ciarán Murray and his guests explore the connecting moments of German and Irish life.

Robots in Residence

The Dublin residency of the Goethe-Institut's NAO robot has now concluded, where Irish artist David Beattie and coder Niamh Donnelly explored the robot's potential to learn how to touch and how to move its hands. See more about their project and about the robot's tour through Europe at the link below.

#FUTURENOW – SCHOOLS FOR SUSTAINIBILITY

How do people in different regions of Northwest Europe deal with the issue of "sustainability"? What are the similarities and differences? And, what can we learn from the example of others and adopt for our everyday lives? These are precisely the questions addressed by the project #FutureNow - Schools for Sustainability.

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CultureNews from culture and society in Germany and Ireland

Children’s and young adult literature
Neither pink nor blue

Corona pandemic
“Women should definitely take time out to rest and recharge”

The art of Joseph Beuys
Shaping society like a sculpture

ProjectsTopics of Goethe-Institut in Ireland

Podcast Hiberno Goethe

Robots in Residence

#FUTURENOW – SCHOOLS FOR SUSTAINIBILITY

SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES STARTING JUNE 21 - REGISTER NOW

INTERNATIONAL ONLINE BOOK CLUB - MEET THE AUTHOR

Film screenings: SOMMERKINO

RE-OPENING OF GOETHE-INSTITUT IRLAND

Children’s and young adult literature Neither pink nor blue

Corona pandemic “Women should definitely take time out to rest and recharge”

The art of Joseph Beuys Shaping society like a sculpture

Podcast Hiberno Goethe

Robots in Residence

#FUTURENOW – SCHOOLS FOR SUSTAINIBILITY

Children’s and young adult literature
Neither pink nor blue

Corona pandemic
“Women should definitely take time out to rest and recharge”

The art of Joseph Beuys
Shaping society like a sculpture