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The 1930 Congress for Sexual Reform in Vienna: A Pivotal Moment in History

Delve into the interwar movement for social and moral reform that shaped public discourse in Vienna.

Explore the historical significance of the 1930 Congress for Sexual Reform, held in Vienna. This overview details the landmark gathering where over 2,000 participants debated the liberalization of sexual morality and law. Understand the diverse perspectives, from progressive advocacy to conservative condemnation, and its lasting impact on political history and public health discussions from the interwar period.

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Exhibition summary

This entry details the significant "Congress for Sexual Reform" held in Vienna in 1930, which convened over 2,000 participants to discuss the liberalization of sexual morality and law. It highlights the event's mixed reception, with progressive figures supporting reforms while conservative press decried it as "moral Bolshevism."

Curatorial context

The page provides an in-depth look at the 1930 Congress for Sexual Reform in Vienna, an event that emerged from interwar organizations advocating for changes in sexual laws and a more progressive approach to sexuality. Held under the motto "Sexual Need and Sexual Reform," this congress was the largest of its kind, drawing over 2,000 attendees and featuring approximately 80 lectures and presentations. The event aimed to adapt sexual criminal law, overcome outdated moral standards, and promote healthy sexual lives. Its reception was sharply divided: many Social Democratic politicians, including prominent female parliamentarians, actively participated, while the conservative press criticized the congress's content as "moral Bolshevism." The entry also references further information available through an audio guide on Adelheid Popp, a key figure mentioned in the context of the congress.

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The page mentions that 'unemployed persons are free' and ticket prices for the congress were '20 GROSCHEN REGIEBEITRAG'. It also directs users to the museum's general shopping cart for ticket selection and personalization, implying a connection to museum entry or specific event tickets, though detailed exhibition-specific ticketing is not elaborated beyond this historical context. Information on purchasing tickets for current museum offerings is available via a shopping cart link.

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House of Austrian History
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Exhibition schedule
From Sep 16, 1930
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Features discussions involving prominent figures such as Adelheid Popp, and mentions speakers like Prof. Pasche-Oserski, Dr. Gurewitsch, Dr. Max Hodann, Dr. Leunbach, Dr. Marie Frischauf, and Dr. Wilhelm Reich.
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