Pumla Gqola: Breaking the Wall of the Female Fear Factory

#FallingWalls #ScienceSummit23 #ScienceBreakthoughs Gender-based violence persists as a pervasive epidemic on a global scale, thriving under the oppressive structures of patriarchal systems. This deeply ingrained issue demands profound introspection and systemic change. Historically, the burden of preventing such violence has disproportionately fallen upon women and feminine-presenting individuals, a skewed perspective that places the onus on potential victims rather than addressing the root cause—the thoughts and actions of men. Pumla Dineo Gqola is a distinguished professor of Literary and Cultural Studies and the South African National Research Foundation Chair in African Feminist Imagination at Nelson Mandela University. At Falling Walls, Gqola will illuminate her groundbreaking project, ""The Female Fear Factory,"" delving into the intricate intersection of gender and fear in public spaces. She will discuss proactive strategies aimed at dismantling patriarchal violence by challenging its underlying logic and dismantling ingrained social norms. _____ Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year: The prestigious title is awarded for groundbreaking research in all academic disciplines. Each year, Falling Walls announces one Science Breakthrough in each of the the categories Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, Art & Science, Future Learning, Science & Innovation Management, Science Start-Ups (Falling Walls Venture), Science Engagement (Falling Walls Engage) and Emerging Talents (Falling Walls Lab). The bright minds behind the latest Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs and outstanding science projects were nominated by leading academics and academic institutions, research organizations, public and private research centers, universities, companies, foundations, and individuals. On 9 November, the anniversary of the peaceful fall of the Berlin Wall, the Science Breakthroughs of the Year 2022 took up the stage at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin. _____ Instagram:   / falling_walls   Facebook:   / fallingwalls   LinkedIn:   / fallingwalls   ____ About the Falling Walls Science Summit Three days of intense scientific discussions, networking, and knowledge sharing in the incredible cosmopolitan city of Berlin! The Falling Walls Science Summit is a leading international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral forum for scientific breakthroughs and science dialogue between global science leaders and society. The event takes place every year in November in Berlin, commemorating the fall of the Berlin Wall. With formats Falling Walls Pitches (7 November), Falling Walls Circle (8 November) and Falling Walls Science Breakthroughs of the Year (9 November), the Falling Walls Science Summit is the leading forum for global science leaders from academia, business, politics, the media, and civil society to debate the potential of scientific breakthroughs to solve grand challenges and shape a sustainable future. The Falling Walls Science Summit is organised by the non-profit Falling Walls Foundation. Falling Walls Foundation: https://falling-walls.com/ Newsletter: https://falling-walls.com/newsletter/ _____ Save the Date: FALLING WALLS SCIENCE SUMMIT 7 – 9 NOV 2024