Who is Dr. Elisabeth Selbert? Fürth educational offering brings the history of democracy to life
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A lively look at Elisabeth Selbert and the history of equality
This performative educational offering takes school classes and interested visitors deep into one of the most important biographical lines of German democratic history. At the Museum of Women's Culture Regional - International, visitors encounter Elisabeth Selbert not as a distant historical figure, but as a woman, lawyer, and political shaper, whose commitment to gender equality continues to resonate today.
When history acquires a voice
Franziska Fröhlich and her hand puppet provide an access point that combines political education with theater pedagogy and creative mediation. This is where the special quality of this format lies: it makes the Basic Law tangible without diminishing its historical significance. The reading atmosphere of a classic literary evening is replaced here with an immediate, playful, and intellectually precise author or character experience surrounding a woman who has shaped constitutional reality.
Elisabeth Selbert as a key figure of democracy
Elisabeth Selbert is one of the defining voices of the Parliamentary Council. Together with three other women, she advocated in 1948 and 1949 for the explicit inclusion of gender equality in the Basic Law. Her biography stands for legal expertise, political courage, and cultural significance. Those who attend this educational offering do not experience an abstract history lesson but a condensed form of historical narrative, where law, society, and the women's movement intersect.
A place with distinctive cultural work
The Museum of Women's Culture Regional - International, as the first women's museum in Bavaria, is closely linked to the work of women in the One World. The place represents regional and international perspectives on women's biographies, cultural memory, and societal debates. This substantive anchoring makes the event particularly valuable for schools: it combines cultural education with historical competence and a clear view of feminist historiography.
A format for learning, reflection, and conversation
The event is aimed at a young audience and anyone who wants to experience political education in a lively manner. The performative concept creates closeness, reduces historical distance, and stimulates discussions. This results in a literary and pedagogically charged experience that does not focus solely on knowledge transfer but on understanding, contextualizing, and conversation.
Conclusion: Anyone who comes to Fürth on May 20, 2026, will experience a clever and compelling approach to Elisabeth Selbert and the democratic awakening of the post-war era. The audience can expect an educational offering with theatrical power, historical depth, and great relevance to the present. A must-see live experience.
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