Female Spaces in Medieval Amsterdam

Medieval women had a profound impact on the social and urban fabric of Amsterdam. They often took the initiative to create something new: new communities, new forms of life for themselves. In this event, five historians explore women's pursuit of autonomy and communal living, their ideals, and their struggle’s with the city's government. Today, buildings, streets, and open spaces in central Amsterdam still stand as witnesses of these enterprising women and their view of the world.

Programme

This event is in both Dutch and English.

16.00 - Serena Ferente – Female spaces: A vrouwenbuurt in medieval Amsterdam

16.15 - Annick Gossen – Ruimte, regels en rebellie: Vrouwen in het openbaar in laatmiddeleeuws Amsterdam

16.25 - Ravelle Veth – Vrouwen en de publieke ruimte: Een Amsterdams vrouwenprotest in 1531

16.35 - Fleur van Aalst – Hanyang [Seoul] en Amsterdam: Vrouwenlevens vergeleken

16.45 - Isabelle Cox – 750 jaar: Een viering van Vrouwen in Amsterdam: Een spoken-word performance

17.00 - Refreshments