Supporting Disabled People with their Sexual Lives
Date of the event: Thursday, 8th of October 2020 at 11:00.
Place of the event: University of Sigmund Freud Ljubljana.
Type of the event: book presentation.
Speakers:
Štefan Čerček
Vlasta Nussdorfer
Boštjan Vernik Šetinec
Abstract:
Panel discussion accompanied the release of the book Supporting Disabled People with their Sexual Lives: A Clear Guide for Health and Social Care Professionals by Tuppy Owens and Claire de Than. Speakers Štefan Čerček, who has lived his whole life with a disability, Vlasta Nussdorfer, an advisor to the president of the Republic of Slovenia and Boštjan Vernik Šetinec, an advisor to the Advocate of the principle of equality raised pressing questions about supporting disabled people with their sex life: how to deal with the emotions and feelings of a disabled person in your care; what to do with passion, the desire for intimate closeness to another man or woman in a care setting and how experts can approach the topic of sexuality of disabled people.
Key words: supporting disabled people, sexual rights, book presentation
Ending the silence – 50 years later
Date of the event: Monday, 5th of October 2020 at 18:00.
Place of the event: Oton Župančič Library.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
Mirjana Nastran Ule
Metka Mencin Čeplak
Co-producer: Ljubljana City Library.
Abstract:
Dr. Mirjana Nastran Ule and dr. Metka Mencin Čeplak answered questions about the contemporary implications of the seminal work of Simone de Beauvoir on old age La Viellese which was originally printed 50 years ago. The debate raised the issue of othering and systematic discrimination of older people.
Key words: old age, Simone de Beauvoir, othering, discrimination
MATJAŽ LUNAČEK: SOUNDS AND IMAGES
Date of the event: Wednesday, 3rd of June 2020 at 18:00.
Place of the event: Oton Župančič Library.
Type of the event: book presentation.
Speakers:
dr. Matjaž Lunaček
dr. Ana Tavčar Pirkovič
Co-producer: Ljubljana City Library.
Abstract:
The author Dr. Matjaž Lunaček discussed his latest book Sounds and Images with and Dr. Ana Tavčar Pirkovič. The book combines vignettes and short stories, fiction and biography to convey intimate reflections on various prominent personalities and events that have shaped our culture and society. The book is divided in several parts containing vignettes, essays and dialogues.
Key words: book presentation, fiction, vignettes, essays, dialogues
SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR ON OLD AGE
Date of the event: Thursday, 12th of March 2020 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
Dušana Findeisen
Anamarija Kajžar
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
Panel discussion accompanied the release of Simone de Beauvoir’s second volume of the book Old Age. Dušana Findeisen from the Slovenian Third Age University and Anamarija Kejžar from the Faculty of Social Work University of Ljubljana participated in the discussion on myths and realities of old age. The panel addressed societies’ marginalization and neglect of its oldest members.
Keywords: old age, the experience of aging, marginalization, book presentation
AGEISM IN HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS
Date of the event: 12th of December 2019.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: lecture.
Speakers:
dr. Majda Pahor
Prof. dr. Zvezdan Pirtošek, dr. med
Duša Hlade Zore, dr. med.
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
Panel discussion about ageism in health care institutions brought togeather four renown speakers: neurologist Zvezdan Pirtošek, ombudsman Duša Hlade Zore and sociologist Majda Pahor. They stressed that 2/3 of people over 65 suffer from ageism in Slovene health care institutions. Despite this alarmant state there are no signs of future improvements. The panelists agreed that the root of the problem lies in the absence of gerontological education for health care professionals.
Key words: ageism, health care institutions, patient rights
DOUBLE VULNERABILITY OF OLD PRISONERS
Date of the event: 12th of December 2019.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: lecture.
Speakers:
Dragan Petrovec
Suzana Wolf
Vito Flaker
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
On Thursday, December 12, OPRO organized a panel discussion about ageing in Slovenian prisons. The speakers were Suzana Wolf (Ministry of Justice), Dragan Petrovec (Faculty of Law), and Vito Flaker (Faculty of Social Work). The debate was cantered about the fact that existing prisons are built and organized to accommodate young and vital prisoners. Old prisoners, even those with minimal health problems, often find themselves in difficulty in intra-prisoner mobility. Furthermore those with chronic health problems do not always receive adequate medical care. Among the most vulnerable are prisoners with advanced dementia, Parkinson’s disease or serious cardiovascular diseases.
Key words: ageing, prison population, discrimination
WOMEN’S SEXUALITY THROUGH A LIFE COURSE PERSPECTIVE
Date of the event: 10th of October 2019.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: lecture.
Speakers:
Ivan Bernik
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
On the 7th of November 2019, sociologist, professor Ivan Bernik held a lecture about women’s sexuality. The lecture focused on the women born before and during the world war two, and their experiences with sexuality. He used a life course perspective.
Key words: women, sexuality, life course
GROWING OLD AIN’T FOR SISSIES
Date of the event: 10th of October 2019.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
Matjaž Lunaček
Vesna Leskovšek
Otto Gerdina
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
On 10th of October we organised a presentation of the book “Starost ni za mevže” (Growing old ain’t for sissies). The participants were psychiatrist and writer Matjaž Lunaček, Vesna Leskovšek from the Faculty of social work and Otto Gerdina from the Faculty of social sciences. The discussion was about the power dynamics and IPV after retirement among older couples.
Key words: old age, IPV, power relations, gender
ABANDONED OLD MIRRORS: AGE DISCRIMINATION AND MOBBING OF OLDER EMPLOYEES
Date of the event: 21th of June 2019.
Place of the event: Union of journalists of Slovenia.
Type of the event: public debate.
Speakers:
Maja Megla
Mladen Markota
Aljoša Gadžijev
Otto Gerdina
Abstract:
On 21st od June, OPRO participated in a public debate together with Faculty of social sciences and with Union of journalists of Slovenia. The debate included a presentation of a research project on media representations of old age and mobbing.
Key words: mobbing, media representations, older employees
WHEN GOING TO THE MOVIES OR A HAIRDRESSER BECOME A LUXURY: A PROJECT TO HELP THE OLDER PEOPLE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE
Date of the event: 4th of June 2019.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discusion.
Speakers:
Boris Krabonja
Vesna Leskošek
Marjana Ule
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
On 4th of June, OPRO, UP-ornik and Državljani sveta organized a discussion “Ko kino in frizer postaneta razkošje” (When going to the movies or a hairdresser become a luxury), in order to raise the awareness about the issue of social exclusion and poverty in old age.
Key words: old age, social exclusion, altruism
WHEN YOU CAN’T GO WHEREVER YOU WANT; THE IMPORTANCE OF SPATIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR FULL CITIZENSHIP IN OLD AGE
Date of the event: 9th of May 2019.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discusion.
Speakers:
Barbara Purkart
Marjan Sedmak
Anamarija Kejžar
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
Old-age social exclusion is characterized by a denial of access to resources, rights, goods and services as well as limited participation in everyday relations and activities which are otherwise accessible to majority of people in a society. For full citizenship in old age having rights is not enough. One also must be able to implement them. The extent to which the latter is possible is related to person’s individual characteristics (e.g. formal education or health condition), personal events or crisis (e.g. divorce, unemployment), social arrangement (e.g. national welfare systems), and spatial arrangements (e.g. elevator).
Key words: old age, spatial exclusion, rights, citizenship
DOCTOR IS NOT YET A COMPANY
Date of the event: 11th of April 2019.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discusion.
Speakers:
Otto Gerdina
Liljana Batič
Majda Hrženjak
Bojana Genorio
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
On Thursday, 11th of April 2019, we organized a panel discussion on exclusion from social relations as a factor of health and wellbeing. Otto Gerdina discussed this topic with the director of Home care institute of Ljubljana, Liljana Batič, researcher at Peace institute, Majda Hrženjak and the director of Retirement home Fužine, Bojana Genorio. The main question of the discussion was, can the social care for the older people be based on underpaid nurses and volunteers.
Key words: exclusion from social relations, long-term care, formal and unformal care
AN OLD PERSON, WHO IS NO LONGER AN INDIVIDUAL
Date of the event: 14th of March 2019.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discusion.
Speakers:
Metka Mencin Čeplak
Simon Strgar
Roman Kuhar
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
On Thursday, 14th of March 2019, we discussed identity exclusion in old age. The panelists were Metka Mencin Čeplak, Simon Strgar and Roman Kuhar. We heard, that people are often labeled as fragile and dependent at the slightest sign of old age. Than they are no longer individuals but recipients of services, and caretakers often see them through the prism of their diagnosis. Uniqueness is conclusively disregarded with the onset of old age.
Key words: old age, identity exclusion, labeling
PREJUDICES AND OLD-AGE EXCLUSION
Date of the event: 14th of February 2019.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discusion.
Speakers:
Mirjana Nastran Ule
Miha Lobnik
Vito Flaker
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
Ageism originated as one of many -isms of 21st century (along with racism and sexism). Partially, because it touches everyone, old and young, and partially because it includes basic questions of social policies.
Key words: ageism, prejudice, discrimination
GROWING OLD IN THE TIMES OF THE INTERNET
Date of the event: 10th of January 2019.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: book presentation.
Speakers:
Dragan Petrovec
Zoran Sentković
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
At the presentation of Dragan Petrovec’s book, Pismo nigerijske vdove (A letter from a Nigerian widow) on 10th of January 2019, the facilitator Zoran Sentković joked by asking the author if it’s true that salaries at the Institute for criminology are so low that he must increase his family budget by writing books. The conversation continued in similar fashion.
Key words: book presentation, anecdotes, humor
AGING POLICIES WERE AND ARE AN ABOMINATION
Date of the event: Thursday, 13th of December 2018 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
Alenka Švab
Tina Bilban
Damir Josipovič
Abstract:
Panel discussion about fundamental but largely overlooked book Old Age: The Position of the Exterior by Simone de Beauvoir. Alenka Švab, Tina Bilban and Damir Josipovič participated in the discussion on social attitude towards old age, aging policies and intergenerational solidarity.
Keywords: aging policy, aging, intergenerational solidarity, book presentation
PHILOSOPHERS AND LOVE
Date of the event: Thursday, 8th of November 2018 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
Eva D. Bahovec,
Vesna Švab.
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
Presentation of the translation of the book Philosophers and Love – To Love: From Socrates to Simone de Beauvoir. Philosopher Dr. Eva Bahovec and psychiatrist dr. Vesna Švab spoke about love, morality, the difficulty of explaining passion, the masculine view of love, the illusion of eternity, the agony of longing, libido, and similar topics.
Keywords: love, libido, philosophy, book presentation
THE FATE OF IMPOVERISHED MASS AND UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME
Date of the event: Thursday, 11th of October 2018 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: discussion.
Speaker:
Urban Boljka.
The event was co-financed by the Municipality of Ljubljana.
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
Presentation of the booklet ‘Usoda tržnega dna’ (The fate of impoverished mass and universal basic income) rounded up six discussions we have had organized on the topi cof universal basic income in the first half of 2018.
Key words: universal basic income, experiments, implementation.
UBI: A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE SOCIAL IMPACT?
Date of the event: Thursday, 7th of June 2018 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
Anita Ogulin,
Marjan Vončina,
Simona Strnad,
dr. Urban Boljka.
The event was co-financed by the Municipality of Ljubljana.
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
The dilemmas on universal basic income are getting significantly more arduous connotations when we include the facts about the reality of social circumstances of individuals inhabiting local community. Some of the basic assumptions become less obvious.
Key words: universal basic income, social circumstances, local community.
POLITICAL PARTIES: BETWEEN EMPATHY AND SELF-INTEREST
Date of the event: Thursday, 10th of May 2018 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
dr. Franc Trček,
Janez Cigler-Kralj,
Lucija Šenkinc,
Rok Deželak,
dr. Janez Šušteršič.
The event was co-financed by the Municipality of Ljubljana.
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
Social programmes are a crucial talking point during political campaigns. In light of the ongoing parliamentary election campaign, UBI was discussed as an option to help eliminate poverty and gaping social inequality. The panel consisted of representatives of several Slovenian political parties, participating in the 2018 election.
Key words: universal basic income, policy, political discourse.
PENSIONERS AND STUDENTS AS THE FACTOR OF CHANGES
Date of the event: Thursday, 12th of April 2018 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
dr. Urban Boljka,
Frančiška Ćetković,
Tinca Lukan.
The event was co-financed by the Municipality of Ljubljana.
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
The rising number of pensioners, gradual decay of social and healthcare systems and the rising uncertainty of future career options for younger generations are problems which affect both the younger and older generations of citizens. The inability of solving these problems effectively and sustainably could be the trigger of social changes.
Key words: universal basic income, social dialogue, coalition building.
IS CAPITAL TO PROFIT FROM UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME?
Date of the event: Thursday, 15th of March 2018 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
dr. Miroljub Ignjatovič,
Goran Novkovič,
Perica Radonjič.
The event was co-financed by the Municipality of Ljubljana.
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
UBI is commonly linked to leftist political policies, but it also gained support among the business leaders from the world of most advanced technologies. In the 1960’s renowned economist Milton Friedman suggested one of its variants. Nowadays the media report that Elon Musk of Tesla finds UBI as the potential response to automation of production.
Key words: universal basic income, capitalist society.
UBI: OPTIONS, IMPACT, DILEMMAS
Date of the event: Thursday, 1th of Febrauary 2018 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: lecture.
Speaker:
dr. Tanja Rener.
The event was co-financed by the Municipality of Ljubljana.
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
If the social righteousness is replaced with free flow of capital and goods, the economy is adapted to the needs of finances and not of people. According to that the modification of as politics as capital are inevitable, especially regarding their social responsibility. Otherwise the state responsibility regarding welfare of people shall become the burden of individuals.
Key words: universal basic income.
THE UBI STORY: SLOVENIA
Date of the event: Thursday, 11th of January 2018 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: lecture.
Speaker:
dr. Valerija Korošec.
The event was co-financed by the Municipality of Ljubljana.
Co-producer: EN-KNAP Production.
Abstract:
Let us give to all the citizens a modest but unconditional income, and let them freely decide whether they want to upgrade it with the income from other sources, wrote Philippe Van Parijs a long time ago. We are to be presented at what point is Slovenia regarding the development of that idea, what is its history, and what activities, hopes, problems and achievements was The Section for Promotion of Universal Basic Income in Slovenia confronted with.
Key words: universal basic income.
EROTICISM AS A DRIVE, MOMENT OF HAPPINESS AND CONFIRMATION OF PRESENTATION OF THE SELF
Date of the event: Thursday, 14th of December 2017 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
prof. dr. Ivan Bernik,
Matjaž Lunaček, dr. med,
doc. dr. Mirt Komel.
Abstract:
It is not true, Montaigne said, that old age is automatically rewarded with wisdom. On the contrary, old peaople are more prone to complacency and faults than young ones. But there is the turn hiding as the value of old age derives from the adaptation to such faults. When one in his own body and in his own soul find the signs of decline, he accepts the fact of his limitations and humanity. When he understands, that old age doesn’t make him wiser, he becomes wiser in a way. To learn at long last means to live with one’s imperfection and even gratefully embracing it.
Key words: eroticism, libido, drive.
EVER INCREASING SUICIDE RATES AMONG THE ELDERLY: WHY ARE THEY OVERLOOKED?
Date of the event: Thursday, 9th of November 2017 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
prof. dr. Boris Ošlaj,
Gorazd Jesenko,
prof. dr. Vesno Švab.
Abstract:
When circumstances threaten a person’s identity, denying an essential aspect of what a person believes to be his or her true self, suicide provides the ultimate release from a potentially painful conflict. Also the changing standards of last decades civilisation norms disintegrate the status of elderly allowing more and more sophisticated forms of violence and marginalisation. The elderly are the only age cohort with increasing number of suicides and also increasing the share among elderly themselves. And yet neither the media not the politics are paying almost none attention to the phenomenon.
Key words: suicide, elderly, marginalization.
PRODUCTIVITY? NO, THANK YOU! FROM ‘SUCCESSFUL’ TO ‘GOOD’ AGEING
Date of the event: Thursday, 12th of October 2017 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
Doc. dr. Metka Mencin Čeplak,
Bogdan Lipovšek,
Dr. Katarina Štebe.
Abstract:
Public policies on aging are based on activity and continuity theories that stress the importance of productivity, efficiency and independence. The panel discussion will discuss whether ‘successful’ ageing, a concept that is based on the avoidance of disease, the maintenance of high physical and cognitive function, and sustained engagement in social and productive activities, is the best model of ageing for all, and present an alternative view on ageing.
Key words: ageing theories, gerotranscendence, personality development.
VIOLENCE AGAINST ELDERLY MEN
Date of the event: Thursday, 11th of May 2017 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
dr. Maca Jogan,
Mirjam Kline,
prim. dr. Nena Kopčavar Guček, dr. med.
Abstract:
Panel discussion involved dr. Maca Jogan, Mirjam Kline and dr. Nena Kopčavar Guček. It was said that the increasing amount of information available on prevalence of elder maltreatment across EU and USA brings forward the need to discuss violence against older men at greater length. The current level of attention leaves the needs of older male victims of family violence understood and uninformed. Tackling the problem of family violence from an older men perspective is important because it states that their problems and needs are of no less importance than those of older females.
Key words: violence, old age, male victims.
ETHICAL ISSUES AND DEMENTIA: BETWEEN SECURITY AND FREEDOM
Date of the event: Četrtek, 6. april 2017 ob 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
prof. dr. Zvezdan Pirtošek,
Štefanija L. Zlobec,
izr. prof. dr. Jana Mali,
Simon Strgar.
Abstract:
Panelists dr. Jana Mali, Simon Strgar, dr. Zvezdan Pirtošek and Štefanija Zlobec stressed that those providing support and care for people with dementia face ethical problems on a daily basis: for example, when balancing safety with freedom; deciding what is in the best interests of the person with dementia; and recognizing that the needs of the person with dementia may sometimes conflict with the needs of others who also deserve consideration.
Key words: ethics, dementia, caring relationship.
MOBBING AND OUSTING OF THE ELDERLY EMPLOYEES
Date of the event: Thursday, 2nd of March 2017 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
Tatjana Arnšek,
Iztok Jurančič,
Sandra Cico.
Abstract:
Panelists Tatjana Arnšek, Iztok Jurančič and Sandra Cico have outlined the prevalent judicial and public tolerance to the psychological violence towards elderly employees, that are legally protected or just few years before such protection. The logic of contemporary trends in capitalism demand getting rid of employees before such protection is reached. Many employers pursue this goal by following unwritten rules of mobbing, a subtle form of torment that is usually difficult to prove in court.
Key words: mobbing, capitalism, elder employees.
HIDDEN CONTEMPT FOR WEAKNESS: INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL INFANTILIZATION OF THE ELDERLY
Date of the event: Thursday, 2nd of February 2017 at 18:30.
Place of the event: Kulturni center Španski borci.
Type of the event: panel discussion.
Speakers:
dr. Mateja Kožuh Novak,
dr. Breda Sobočan,
prof. dr. Vito Flaker.
Abstract:
Infantilzation is a behavioral pattern in which person of authority interacts with, responds to, or treats an elderly person in a child-like manner. It is a form of elder abuse that diminishes a person’s sense of self-worth and can increase the risk of cognitive impairment. The panelists dr. Mateja Kožuh Novak, dr. Breda Sobočan, and dr. Vito Flaker have discussed key questions regarding infantilization and deliberated on possible means of minimizing verbal elder abuse.
Key words: infantilization, verbal abuse, old age.