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Description
The Project „Woman Push“ consists of three parts:
Pop-up exhibition dedicated to female rights in the frame of the history of transportation development. The exhibition is designed to be available for a variety of the audience and is based on academic research and the collection of the Pram Museum (Käru Muuseum) which shows how the development of house equipment influenced during the time the everylife of ordinary women. Moreover, the project talks about the way women in a long-term perspective fight for their rights and what is the situation now. Firstly, the exhibition is presented in the Pram Museum. Secondly, it goes around several places in Estonia. The exhibition is built on academic research and illustrated with the collection of photographs, statistics taken from official institutions and the selection of the pram from the museum. It represents the individual memories which create the collective memory. What is the women position in Estonia nowadays?
In the frame of the project will be recorded twelve radio shows focused on female topics, women rights dedicated to historical periods starting from the 19th century till today. The main purpose is to address questions related to mobility and fertility in a historical perspective. The shows are recorded in a format of conversation with well established experts. The shows are broadcasted by Radio 4, adopted for podcasts formats and used as a part of the exhibition.
A part of the project are series of lectures at the Pram Museum on the historical topics: women rights and fertility, domestic violence against women and children, the change of woman roles in the historical perspective. The lectures are held by successful women who share their experience with the local community.
Käru Museum of Good Deeds as Project Promoter receives valuable experience in engaging and expanding its network of professionals as volunteers.
Summary of project results
The project aims to raise awareness in Estonian society, especially among Russian-speaking people, about the historical and present-day gender inequality in Estonia. It focuses on educating the public about the conditions women faced in the 19th century, how those challenges persist today, and ways to reduce gender inequality.
The project will use three key methods to reach diverse audiences:
- Radio Shows in Russian to reach a broad audience through Estonia’s most popular Russian-language station.
- Lecture Series in Estonian and Russian to engage the public in discussions about gender roles, historical inequalities, and current challenges.
- A New Exhibition in Estonian, Russian, and English to provide historical context and inspire reflection, targeting middle-aged visitors (25–45 years) who frequently visit the Käru Museum.
By showcasing successful women and their stories, the project seeks to inspire greater female participation and visibility in all areas of society, aiming for gender equality in representation and opportunities.
Through the project Käru Museum recruits and expands its volunteer base thus enhancing its organizational capacity.
There were three types of activities:
- Radio Shows in Russian to reach a broad audience through Estonia’s most popular Russian-language station with over 202 000 listeners;
- 12 Lectures in Estonian and Russian to engage the public in discussions about gender roles, historical inequalities, and current challenges.
- A travelling exhibition in Estonian, Russian, and English to provide historical context and inspire reflection in Tallinn, Käru, Tartu, Narva, Sillamäe, Maardu, etc. In Tallinn there were over 100 000 visitors, 6000 in Narva, 8000 in Tartu, etc.
The project advanced gender equality awareness and contributed to the development of the Käru Museum as a respected educational institution. Through lectures, a traveling exhibition, and radio programs, the project reached diverse audiences and sparked meaningful discussions on historical and current gender issues.
The lectures, held at the Käru Museum, featured successful women addressing topics like women''s rights, domestic violence, and evolving gender roles, benefiting the local rural community. The exhibition, originally planned for four locations, expanded to six due to its popularity, and additional venues have expressed interest. The radio programs on Radio 4 ensured broad outreach, particularly among Russian-speaking audiences.
The project also strengthened the museum''s foundation, with researchers uncovering new resources and enriching its collection, also expanding its volunteer pool.