Discover the heroines of equality - reading with Bleyer!

Discover the heroines of equality - reading with Bleyer!

Seeboden, Österreich - On March 28, 2025, a remarkable reading with the author Alexandra Bleyer took place in Seeboden. Bleyer, known for her meticulous research and gripping narrative style, presented her new work, which deals with 20 extraordinary women who fought for equality and political changes. The event focused on the life stories and achievements of these strong women, who often had to fight patriarchal structures.

After the reading, the audience had the opportunity to talk directly to Bleyer. In order to end the evening comfortably, the guests were offered a common snack and refreshing drinks. This interaction between the author and the audience promoted exchange about the important topics of femininity and equality.

historical fighters for equality

In the context of Bleyer's work, it becomes clear that the struggles for equality and women's rights are deeply rooted in history. Women like Marie Juchacz, who was the first woman to speak in the German Reichstag on February 19, 1919, shaped this fight. Juchacz, a social reformer and women's rights activist, was a member of the SPD and founded the workers' welfare after the women's voting right was introduced in November 1918 - a success after years of struggle for the political participation of women.

Another formative example is Ida Democh, the first approved doctor in Germany. She studied medicine in Zurich and took off her state examination in 1901. The admission of women to medical studies was only possible in Bavaria in 1903. These achievements show how current successes are the result of decades of effort and persistence.

variety of achievements

The achievements of these women are not only shown in politics, but also in other areas such as aviation and sport. Amelie "Melli" Beese was the first German woman with a aircraft license and founded her own flight school in 1912. Her life ended tragically with only 39 years through suicide, which illuminates the often unjust challenges that women faced and still face.

Another outstanding name in history is Bibiana Steinhaus-Webb, which became the first female referee in the German Bundesliga and whistled her first game in 2017. Her career in male domain football shows how women can achieve great success in traditional men's professions. Steinhaus-Webb became the first woman who led a final at the FIFA Women's World Cup and then took over a leadership position at FIFA.

The reading of Alexandra Bleyer and the stories of the women presented are an impressive testimony to the ongoing struggle for equality and the changes that can be achieved through persistence and commitment. Nowadays, women at German universities are already in the majority and thus form a new generation that builds on the achievements of the pioneers and paved their way for future progress.

The event underlined the importance of not forgetting these historical achievements and the continuing challenges that women continue to meet in society. It remains crucial to conduct dialogue through equality and to work for a fairer future. You can find out more about the historical personalities that have fought for women's rights and equality in the detailed reports on Click Kärnten and ARD alpha read.