Gärten der Gewalt: Bekämpfung von Armut, Kolonialität der Sorge und Politiken des Erinnerns

The Colonies of Benevolence, located in present-day Netherlands and Belgium, represent a significant historical case study within the broader context of 'gardens of violence.' This concept frames the forced settlement of paupers and beggars into these colonies as a central event in the historiography of poverty alleviation, colonial care, and memory politics. The research introduces an analytical framework to examine how these colonies functioned as sites of labor exploitation under the guise of benevolence, revealing their role in perpetuating systems of control and marginalization. By analyzing archival records and historical narratives, the study challenges conventional narratives of charitable reform, exposing the colonial dimensions embedded in social welfare practices of the time.

Krasny, Elke. (2025). GÄRTEN DER GEWALT: BEKÄMPFUNG VON ARMUT, KOLONIALITÄT DER SORGE UND POLITIKEN DES ERINNERNS. FKW // Zeitschrift Für Geschlechterforschung Und Visuelle Kultur, 76. https://doi.org/10.57871/FKW7620251752