“For decades, Pumla has been on the forefront of transgenerational trauma studies,” says Katja Tolstoj, Chair of Theology and Religion in Post-Trauma Societies at VU Amsterdam. “We’re very proud and honoured to receive her at our university.”
Reparative humanism
“I will address the 'afterlife' of traumatic pasts through the lens of transgenerational trauma,” says Pumla. “Thus I show how the dynamics of the legacies of violent histories are often intertwined with contemporary experiences of historically marginalised groups. Finally, I discuss ways in which social decency and responsible citizenship might be restored to build compassion for - and a sense of solidarity with - suffering others.”
“I believe restoring human bonds across difference requires a new vocabulary of re-humanisation, and that a concept that best captures what is needed is 'empathic repair', a mode of being human that I have termed 'reparative humanism'.”
Practical information and registration
The lecture starts at 13.30 in Q105 (W&N building) at VU University campus. All interested are welcome, but the number of seats is limited, so please use this form to sign up. There's no entry fee.
If you have any questions, contact expertisecentrum.frt@vu.nl.