Every single day, as a part of society, we get involved by interacting with our environment. Throughout our daily lives we come across people who carry different traditions, values, and attitudes from ours. We have different norms, but we are also sharing the same environment. But sometimes, unfortunately, we encounter news about violence against diversity or social discrimination. What do we do after reading or hearing about violence in the media? Do we just feel sorry for the victims? Or do we just wonder about the story of violence rather than figuring out the reason “why”? Moreover, do we only wish for an end to the violence? Which one of us springs into action? How can we stop discrimination, or is it going to stop naturally? Do you have a solution? I know a young group who is searching for solutions to discrimination. Their aims are to create understanding between the different groups and to prevent intolerance. Yes, they think. And yes, they have delivered. And yes, they have mobilized. And yes, they have a concrete project to put into place what they believe in, to reduce prejudice and to reach the masses.
Today they have called it “Living Library”.
What is “Living Library”
Living Library works just like a normal library. You will find books, their catalogues and librarians. You can choose a book to read and then return it. However, living library has a main specialty that makes it different from the standard ones. The books in this library, they are all human beings. These books are the ones who encounter prejudices and discrimination because of their cultural, ethnic, religious, sexual or other identities.
Living Library Project intends to bring together the ones who do not have the possibility to come together in daily life. So these people can create a constructive communication beyond prejudice. Furthermore, they will have the chance to understand each other by breaking the stereotypes. As a result, this project can be considered as an instrument encouraging respect for human rights and dignity.
The History
First of all, this idea is developed by a youth organization called "Stop The Violence” in Copenhagen, Denmark. This non-governmental youth movement first organized the Library at Roskilde Festival in 2000. After the first event, another one was made in 2001 at Szigeti Festivals in Hungary with the support of the Council of Europe. The first Living Library was introduced in Turkey by the Community Volunteers Foundation and the Istanbul Bilgi University’s Youth Studies Unit (GCB) in 2007 at the Rock for Peace Festival.
Future Activities in Kadıköy (12-13 Mai 2012)
A group of young volunteers look forward to do their project called “Kadıköy City Council Living Library Project” (Kadıköy Kent Konseyi Yaşayan Kütüphane Projesi)* . You can experience a Living Library in Park Kalamış on 12th and 13th May between 12:00 and 18:00. The two-day event emphasizes respect.
“Don’t judge a book by its cover”, they say, and invite all of us to address our prejudices….
*Withthe support of Community Volunteers Foundation and Kadıköy City Council.
Kaynak: womeninplaces.com
Today they have called it “Living Library”.
What is “Living Library”
Living Library works just like a normal library. You will find books, their catalogues and librarians. You can choose a book to read and then return it. However, living library has a main specialty that makes it different from the standard ones. The books in this library, they are all human beings. These books are the ones who encounter prejudices and discrimination because of their cultural, ethnic, religious, sexual or other identities.
Living Library Project intends to bring together the ones who do not have the possibility to come together in daily life. So these people can create a constructive communication beyond prejudice. Furthermore, they will have the chance to understand each other by breaking the stereotypes. As a result, this project can be considered as an instrument encouraging respect for human rights and dignity.
The History
First of all, this idea is developed by a youth organization called "Stop The Violence” in Copenhagen, Denmark. This non-governmental youth movement first organized the Library at Roskilde Festival in 2000. After the first event, another one was made in 2001 at Szigeti Festivals in Hungary with the support of the Council of Europe. The first Living Library was introduced in Turkey by the Community Volunteers Foundation and the Istanbul Bilgi University’s Youth Studies Unit (GCB) in 2007 at the Rock for Peace Festival.
Future Activities in Kadıköy (12-13 Mai 2012)
A group of young volunteers look forward to do their project called “Kadıköy City Council Living Library Project” (Kadıköy Kent Konseyi Yaşayan Kütüphane Projesi)* . You can experience a Living Library in Park Kalamış on 12th and 13th May between 12:00 and 18:00. The two-day event emphasizes respect.
“Don’t judge a book by its cover”, they say, and invite all of us to address our prejudices….
*Withthe support of Community Volunteers Foundation and Kadıköy City Council.
Kaynak: womeninplaces.com
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