Three Steps Forward and, If Possible, Not a Single Step Back - Luxembourg Perspectives on Societal Discourses Concerning Sexuality.

in Cultural and Religious Studies (2020), 8(7), 367-385

This article will retrace the developmental lines of societal discourses concerning sexuality as well as the changing significance, acceptance, de-dramatization, and normalization of non-heteronormative ... [more ▼]

This article will retrace the developmental lines of societal discourses concerning sexuality as well as the changing significance, acceptance, de-dramatization, and normalization of non-heteronormative, non-binary configurations of gender. In a first step, the figure of the continuum will be outlined as a theoretical framework and analytic tool for gender diversity. Subsequently, the article will illustrate certain key data points concerning the situation of women and men in Luxembourg and establish a comparison with the European and international situation. Selected research findings will be discussed, although it must be noted that, in the early 2010s, this research was still concerned exclusively with binary configurations of gender. Following a first synopsis, the paper will divert its attention to trans, intersex, non-binary, queer, and agender persons in Luxembourg and will introduce current national and international research findings concerning Luxembourg, as well as national ministerial measures and positionings. Following an excursion towards sexology in medicine as well as teaching and research environments at universities, the article will cast a glance towards the year 2050 and finally illuminate the relation, the four-way connection between physicality, psyche, social behavior, and desire to thus illustrate perspectives towards possible future developments. [less ▲]

The Figure of The Continuum: Discussed in Relation to the Quantum Logic and Exemplified for the Categories "Sex/Gender" and "Migration"

in Journalism and Mass Communication (2018), 8(3), 136-158

This article shows, on the one hand, how the figure of the Continuum can describe pluralities not only in the realm of sex/gender, but also in that of migration, using the four dimensions of the Continuum ... [more ▼]

This article shows, on the one hand, how the figure of the Continuum can describe pluralities not only in the realm of sex/gender, but also in that of migration, using the four dimensions of the Continuum: physical/body/matter―psychological/feeling/experience―social/behavior―sexual/desire. The figure of the Continuum can resolve binaryandbipolar orders by overcoming the virulent power of the poles “male-female”which are still considered to frame thegender orderto this days. In the same way, the bipolar, antagonistic,and dichotomous juxtaposition between migrant andnon-migrantwill be released from a binary constriction using the figure of the Continuum, as well as the diametric opposition within different forms, different trajectories of,and different reasons for migration. On the other hand, the article shows how natural such de-binarizationsareor how pluralizations areif one looks to quantum logic and explains how the “as well as”, the end of the exclusionary opposition of “0:1”, superpositions and overlays as well as repetitions are of central significance for quantum physics. Thus, the article can come to the conclusion that, just as in the quantum logic of physics, the figure of the Continuum contains a chance for a newandbroader humanism,which considers the human as a human, with all their diversities, potentialities,and the inviolability of human dignity. [less ▲]

Gender Spaces

in Wille, Christian; Reckinger, Rachel; Kmec, Sonja (Eds.) et al Spaces and Identities in Border Regions. Politics - Media - Subjects (2016)

Policy Report on Migration and Asylum 2014 - Luxembourg

Report (2015)

The structure of the political system and the institutional context of Luxembourg were described in detail in the previous policy reports on migration and asylum. Important changes related to the national ... [more ▼]

The structure of the political system and the institutional context of Luxembourg were described in detail in the previous policy reports on migration and asylum. Important changes related to the national elections of 2014 can be found in the Policy Report. [less ▲]

Erzieherische Angebote. Von binären zu geschlechterpluralen Ansätzen

in Schneider, Erik (Ed.) Normierte Kinder. Effekte der Geschlechternormativität auf Kindheit und Adoleszenz (2014)

Einleitung

in Schneider, Erik (Ed.) Normierte Kinder. Effekte der Geschlechternormativität auf Kindheit und Adoleszenz (2014)

MIGRANT ACCESS TO SOCIAL SECURITY: POLICIES AND PRACTICE IN LUXEMBOURG

Report (2014)

The social security system in Luxembourg is in principle a contributory-based system different to other countries, which have a residence-based system. The social protection system is composed of three ... [more ▼]

The social security system in Luxembourg is in principle a contributory-based system different to other countries, which have a residence-based system. The social protection system is composed of three major branches: a) Social security: This branch comprehends healthcare, sick cash benefits, maternity and paternity leave benefits, accidents at work and occupational diseases, long-term care, invalidity benefits, old-age pensions, survivors’ pensions and family allowances. The social security benefits are financed by contributions paid either by the employer, the employee or the State. We include in this branch unemployment because the employee contributes to the system. The only requirements that the beneficiary has to fulfill are the objective criteria for granting each one of the benefits. b) Social assistance system: This branch comprehends the guaranteed minimum income (RMG), which is financed by general taxation and is paid from the general budget of the State. The persons have to prove that they do not have sufficient means to live when their income does not reach a certain threshold. c) Social aid: This is considered the safety net of the system. This aid allows people in need and their families to have a life in dignity. As the social assistance system it is financed by general taxation and in principle any person residing in Luxembourg can benefit from it if s/he fulfills the criteria. This benefit is granted and distributed by the social assistance offices of the municipalities. [less ▲]

The interaction between the media and the public opinion: social media becoming a source of information in Luxembourg, 2014

Scientific Conference (2014)

Zufriedenheit im Kontext von Beruf und Familie in Luxemburg

Book published by Barbara Budrich (2014)

The use of detention and alternatives to detention in the context of immigration policies - Luxembourg

Report (2014)