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Sittenauer scandal: How Schopenhauer puts women under pressure!
Christl Sittenauer addresses gender-specific roles and social injustices in her cabaret program - a profound evening in Hanover.
Sittenauer scandal: How Schopenhauer puts women under pressure!
Today brings some exciting developments in the world of cabaret. Christl Sittenauer, a versatile artist from Germany, is at the center of a remarkable debate. The cabaret artist, mathematician, lecturer, architect, improv actress and singer has dealt with an explosive topic: the discriminatory views about women, which, in her opinion, are still widespread today.
Sittenauer and her team found inspiration for their new solo program in a quote from the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, who described women as “unaesthetic” and attributed them no sense of art. These statements seem to have particularly affected Sittenauer, not least because her own son has expressed similar views. Since then, the artist has been in a deep crisis and has decided to shed light on the darkness with her cabaret program and shed light on misunderstandings in a humorous way. It is dedicated to topics such as scientific life questions, gendered children's books and the challenges of questioning norms.
A cabaret look at gender issues
Sittenauer not only collected personal experiences for her program, but also addressed current social issues. Its aim is to point out the political dimensions of gender roles at both micro and macro levels. Ultimately, the focus of modern equality policy is on overcoming gender-typical role concepts in politics, business and society. Statistics from a recent social report show that despite some progress, 40% of those surveyed still believe that women are better carers for small children. At the same time, it is clear that around 70% of those surveyed agree that tasks should be distributed equally between men and women. This is where Sittenauer starts with her new program and hopes to stimulate thought.
The talented cabaret artist has not only made a name for herself - she won the St. Prosper Cabaret Prize in Erding in 2022 and has been a member of the Munich Laughing and Shooting Society since 2020. Her work is shaped by over 20 years of experience in improvisational theater, where she is active in the “Bühnenpolka” ensemble. Her diverse skills will of course also be incorporated into the creative development of her new program, which deals with how deeply rooted social ideas can be questioned.
The topics that Sittenauer addresses are more relevant than ever. The revival of her program is all the more expected by fans of her stage art. When Sittenauer tells her stories and at the same time encourages a culture of discussion about gender roles, she will certainly cause a few laughs - but also some deep thoughts.
For everyone who is interested in the development and topics surrounding gender roles, Christl Sittenauer's new solo program is certainly a must-see, as it raises important questions and is entertaining at the same time. If you would like to find out more about Sittenauer's approach and her perspective, see the articles on Hannover.de and My Charivari find something – the debates about gender roles, equality and humor could be seen as catalysts for change on our stage. These challenges seem to be the perfect basis for Sittenauer's upcoming performances, which initiate a social dialogue in an exciting and entertaining way.