Die Unbeugsamen

DIE UNBEUGSAMEN tells the story of women's emancipation in the Bonn Republic, where they had to literally fight like true pioneers for their participation in democratic decision-making processes. Undaunted, ambitious, and with infinite patience, they pursued their path and defied prejudice and sexual discrimination.

Female politicians from that period have their say today. Their memories are funny and bitter, absurd and sometimes frighteningly up-to-date. The result is a concise historical document that reveals the structures of the time and makes an important contribution to today's debate on gender equality.

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