Towards an Understanding of Global Feminist Enlightenments
The project aims at developing a more inclusive and comprehensive notion of enlightenment in the plural that acknowledges the thought, values and perspectives of women from across the globe.
2nd row: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 1651-1695; Sister Nivedita 1867-1911; María de Agreda 1602-1665; Laura Bassi 1711-1778; Sojourner Truth 1797-1883
By connecting researchers from Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa, the project aims at developing a concept of Global Feminist Enlightenments.
The main questions addressed in this project will be the following:
- What is enlightenment thought of women, and which are its core themes and concerns?
- What are the timelines for enlightenment thought of women in different parts of the world?
- What are the main challenges for women’s enlightenments?
By addressing these questions, the project contributes to reframing and transforming enlightenment studies in a more inclusive way and to establishing a new research field.
Researchers from UCPH
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbersmeyer, Sabrina | Professor | +4535328861 |
External partner
| Navn | Titel | |
|---|---|---|
| Jha, Priyanka |
Assistant professor Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, BHU, Varanasi, India |
Funding
This project is supported with HUM:Global Seed Money.
Project period: August 2025 - July 2026