Review of: Carola Bauschke-Urban, Marion Kamphans, Felizitas Sagebiel (Hg.): Subversion und Intervention. Wissenschaft und Geschlechter(un)ordnung. Opladen u.a.: Verlag Barbara Budrich 2010.

Abstract

To what extent have the traditional gender relations in science and university become out of order? Besides empirical findings, theoretical reflections, and practical approaches, this anthology is enriched with biographical material and evaluations by the scientist Sigrid Metz-Göckel. The volume offers insights into women’s and gender studies as a still contested territory within the scientific community and within the university as a workplace, which holds both (career) pitfalls and obstacles. However, science is also seen as a place for intellectual and political passion and a (potential) part of a good life. Here, the question for a guiding orientation beyond mere formal gender equality connects as it is exemplarily formulated in one of the articles: bread and roses!