Who is the victim here? When weakness becomes political. With Alice Hasters and Maria-Sibylla Lotter
With German Sign Language interpretation
On talk shows, in parliamentary debates or on social media – everyone is talking about “victims”. But who do they actually mean and why is the term so fiercely disputed? In Anti-Victim: Why We Despise Vulnerability, Alice Hasters describes a cultural shift in which sensitivity is devalued and toughness is declared a virtue. She shows how this development is connected to authoritarian tendencies – and how the term “victim” itself is instrumentalized for political purposes. Hasters talks to philosopher Maria-Sibylla Lotter, whose book Victim: On Vulnerability as Self-Perception takes a different perspective. In a culture that acknowledges vulnerability, there is a growing risk that people will take on the role of the victim and lose their ability to act. When is referencing vulnerability a necessary criticism – and when is it a problematic self-description? Host: Simone Miller
Contributors
Alice Hasters
Alice Hasters was born in Cologne in 1989. She lives and works as an… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Maria-Sibylla Lotter
Professor Maria-Sibylla Lotter received a scholarship from… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Simone Miller
Simone Rosa Miller studied philosophy and political science in… This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.
Event data
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Date:
Saturday
13. June 2026
20:30 -
Pre € 24 | 21 (ermäßigt)
Eve Evening fund price € 28 | 25 (ermäßigt)
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Accessibility
- Sign language interpreting Available
- Induction loop Available
- Wheelchair-accessible Available
- Assistance dogs welcome Available
