When does the reading take place?

The event takes place on Sunday, January 17, 2027, from 14:00 to 15:00.

Where does the event take place?

The reading takes place at the Jewish Museum Franconia at Königstraße 89 in 90762 Fürth.

What is the focus of the event?

The focus is on the main theme of women's lives with a view to self-determination, societal role models, and women who follow their own path.

Is the event part of a series?

Yes, the reading is part of the series Reading in the Lounge.

Who is the intellectual reference point for the event?

The title refers to Simone de Beauvoir and her analysis of societal conditioning and female identity.

Women's Lives Reading in Fürth 2027

Name: "One is not born a woman, one becomes one." – About women who follow their own path
Start: 2027-01-17T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-17T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Jüdisches Museum Franken

Literary voices about women, freedom, and following one’s own path

The reading "One is not born a woman, one becomes one." is dedicated to women who leave societal expectations behind and write their own life stories. In the series Reading in the Lounge, the main theme WOMEN'S LIVES is in the spotlight.

Simone de Beauvoir as the starting point of thought

The striking title refers to Simone de Beauvoir's still powerful analysis of gender, education, and societal conditioning. Her reflections form the intellectual resonance space for a literary engagement with women's biographies, self-determination, and the question of how women assert their place in the world.

Reading in a special atmosphere

At the Jewish Museum Franconia, a concentrated reading atmosphere emerges where language, voice, and memory are closely connected. The literary experience focuses on individual choices, inner strength, and those moments when women act against conventions.

Literature as a space for self-determination

The event combines literary quality with social discourse. Different life concepts become visible, historical experiences stand alongside personal perspectives, and the authors of the read texts appear as independent voices within a diverse literary scene. The narratives provide a nuanced view of role models, emancipation, and female identity.

A literary experience at the Jewish Museum Franconia

The intimate atmosphere of the lounge invites attentive listening and rethinking familiar concepts. Between biographical memory, linguistic artistry, and cultural-historical reflection, an author encounter emerges that does not end with reading but carries questions into everyday life.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect an inspiring reading about women who follow their own path, about the power of literature and the importance of self-determined life models. Those who want to experience literature as a vibrant cultural discourse will find an impressive place for encounters and reflection at the Jewish Museum Franconia on January 17, 2027.