Intersectionality in Ancient and Pre-Modern Contexts. Considering Aspects of Privilege and Marginalisation

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Congress / Conference / Symposium
11.06.2026 00:00 - 12.06.2026 00:00, Sarah Siegenthaler (Fachbereich Klassische Archäologie) und Ana Maspoli (Vindonissa-Professur), HS 120, Kollegienhaus, Petersplatz 1, 4051 Basel
International Conference with Claudia Wilopo (University Basel) and Jovita dos Santos Pinto (University Luzern) as Keynote-Speakers

While intersectional approaches are well established in the social sciences, their application to ancient and pre-modern contexts remains mostly unexplored. Questions of identity and the marginalisation of specific groups are gaining increasing importance in ancient and pre-modern studies as well. The conference aims to bring together scholars who apply concepts of intersectionality to ancient and pre-modern contexts or wish to explore its potential within these often fragmentary and elite-focused sources.

Registration: If you plan to have lunch at the conference, please contact gwenda.bolliger@clutterunibas.ch until 7.6.2026 (otherwise the Caterer will not be able to provide enough food). Otherwise, spontaneous guests are very welcome: The conference is open to the public.