Join us at the International Conference on "Children at work, in a period of transition (400 - 1000 AD)" hosted by the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies at the University of Bonn. This groundbreaking conference aims to surpass the simplistic dichotomy of "slavery versus freedom" by examining various forms of strong asymmetrical dependency from diverse perspectives.
In the spirit of the renowned BCDSS (Beyond Slavery and Freedom Cluster of Excellence), this conference will be truly comparative, amplifying unheard voices and exploring little-known language traditions. Indeed, scholars specializing in "less studied languages" such as Armenian, Coptic, Ge'ez, Georgian, Turkish, and Syriac (along with Islamic and Jewish sources) will contribute their expertise. Together, we will delve into child labour and child slavery, ultimately resulting in an edited volume published internationally as part of the BCDSS successful book series.
Please register for the conference by August 15, 2023 via email to: events@dependency.uni-bonn.de