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The video discusses the importance of family, and why people are not getting married as much as they used to. Reasons include increased cultural awareness of alternatives to marriage, such as "irgendwie was neues," and the sense of responsibility that comes with being a parent beyond the traditional family. The video also discusses the proposals made by the Frankfurt Women's Manifesto of the 1990s and by a German constitutional judge, Jutta Limbach, who wrote in her 2006 book, "Die Ehe als feministischer Schutzschild: Zur Rechtslage der Familie" that "marriage should be reformed to protect other life communities which have been established over a longer period of time." In light of these proposals, the video suggests that we talk about the importance of family in a more holistic way, and not just focus on the institution of marriage.

00:00:00 The first panel of speakers will discuss the topic of Verantwortungsgemeinschaft and parental responsibility beyond the nuclear family. My name is Ronja Schütz and I will be moderating the event. The event is being held by the interdisciplinary researcher network Politik in der Reproduktion, or Prima in cooperation with the Berlin education institution Bildungswerk. The event is funded by the Lotto Foundation. Initially, the network was created as a purely scientific network, but through the different professional backgrounds of its members, it has developed into a possible bridge between science and politics. Today, the network offers its members not only the opportunity to exchange ideas, but also the possibility to create events. Today, I would like to introduce the two upcoming events in the series: the first is a conference on good childbirth care for all, which is scheduled to take place in two weeks, and the second is a conference on feminist family visions, which is planned for December 2nd. Both events will be live streamed. Finally, I would like to mention that two other events are planned for this year: one on self-management in families and another on feminist critiques of the small family. Alicia Schlender is the main speaker for the
00:05:00 The video discusses the 50 perspectives included in Handbuch feministische Perspektiven auf Elternschaft, which is a book published by Barbara. It covers topics such as the legitimation and criticism of parental roles according to gender theory perspectives, family lives in transition, and the effects of racism on social work sensitization. Two of the presenters, Ronja and Sevda, introduce the topic of mothership and discuss the legal aspects of a traditional family model. Despite its improvements, the Ampelkoalition (Red-Green coalition) maintains the fundamental legal incentives for a classic family model, which violates the principle of equality according to Article 3, paragraph 2 of the German Constitution.
00:10:00 The video discusses the proposed change to the law regarding parental rights, which would give more legal rights to mothers who are not married or in a relationship, or who have not been legally recognized as the parent of the child. The author points out that this change would benefit only certain groups of people, and contends that it is not necessary or desirable. He also raises concerns about the lack of gender neutrality in the proposed law, and the possibility that women will be disadvantaged if their male partner is the genetic father of their child.
00:15:00 The video discusses the issue of parental responsibility beyond the nuclear family, focusing on the proposed change to the law that would allow a man who has a child through assisted reproductive technology to remain on the child's birth certificate as the mother, even if he is not a woman. There are several criticisms of the proposed change, including the fact that it would create a two-gender system of parental responsibility, and the fact that it does not take into account the financial costs of assisted reproductive technology. The video also mentions the importance of parental responsibility as an economic issue, and argues that a left-leaning government should address this issue.
00:20:00 The video discusses the idea of a "Verantwortungsgemeinschaft" ( Responsibility Community ), which is a proposed new legal institution designed to help families beyond the nuclear family. It covers some basics of the concept, including that it should include more than two adults, and that it should only be between parents and their children. There is currently no legislation in place for this concept, and the speakers give some indication of where it might come from.
00:25:00 The following is a transcript excerpt of a YouTube video titled "Mehr Fortschritt wagen?" Verantwortungsgemeinschaft und Elternschaft jenseits der Kleinfamilie" followed by a 1-paragraph summary: In the video, Alicia discusses the FDP's proposed reform of the family law system, which includes the creation of a more personal relationship between parents and their children, the elimination of e-light families, and the extension of adoption, marriage, and residency rights to all members of the extended family except for the grandparents. The video also covers the FDP's proposal for a Stufenmodell, which would allow for varying levels of parental responsibility and care to be given to children by members of the same family. The video concludes with a discussion of the complexity of the proposal and its potential implications.
00:30:00 The video discusses the perceived challenges of implementing a more progressive family policy, specifically in regards to parental responsibility and marriage. The speaker notes that, while the responsibility for parental supervision may be divided between two parents under current law, this arrangement is not supported by the concept of the Verantwortungsgemeinschaft (community of responsibility). He argues that this arrangement could be improved by separating out parental responsibility into different stages, with different officials responsible for evaluate and approving parental responsibilities. He also points out that certain issues related to children's inheritance, custody, and residence rights are currently unresolved and unenforceable under a Verantwortungsgemeinschaft.
00:35:00 The video discusses the German government's proposal to create a state-run "infallible entrance" into very private lives, which could potentially just be a starting point. It discusses the responsibility society concept, which initially seems to promise more security than it probably will offer. However, the question remains to be seen what form this responsibility society will take, and who will be actually sitting at the table deciding its form. There are also some questions about who will be the main actors in this society, and who will not be invited to participate in its commissions. Finally, the legal issue is discussed – whether parental responsibility would be governed by the responsibility society or by a traditional family. The video concludes by saying that these questions are of importance right now, when we are talking about responsibility societies.
00:40:00 Alicia discusses the idea of expanding the small child custody allowance to cover all types of unmarried couples, regardless of whether they are living together or not. She believes this would be a gesture of goodwill that would benefit both parents and children. She also discusses the risk that this might not actually happen, and points out that there is already a lot of legal precarity for many parents. Questions from the audience are answered.
00:45:00 The main reason municipalities are implementing family-based models is to save money on social assistance. Another reason is that when people are able to rely on each other and help each other out, it reduces the risk of tragic things happening. However, one practical question is how the timetable for the introduction of this model is going. There have been no hearings on the proposed legislation, and no information about when it might be available. Some people in the community are concerned that this model will disadvantage co-parents.
00:50:00 The video discusses the importance of fortschritt and society's responsibility to provide more opportunities for families beyond the nuclear family. It emphasizes that formalized co-parenting should be a possibility, and that my hope is that this will also include formalized custody rights for small families. I hope that this will eventually be the case, as a result of the political efforts of the German Green Party. However, there are still many questions to be answered about how this should be implemented, and specifically about how government should control relationships between spouses. One of the main points made is that it would be much easier to shift assets around within inheritance and gift taxes if marriage were to be divorced essentially into two separate legal entities without romantic or sexual attachments between the partners. This would be a controversial change, but it is one that should be considered in light of the growing number of families without traditional marriages.
00:55:00 The video discusses the importance of marriage and family, and why people are not getting married as much as they used to. Reasons include increased cultural awareness of alternatives to marriage, such as "irgendwie was neues," and the sense of responsibility that comes with being a parent beyond the traditional family. Alicia and I spoke about the idea of reformulating marriage as a more "permanent" institution, with provisions for jointly raising children, rather than introducing a new institution, such as "the new name." We also talked about the proposals made by the Frankfurt Women's Manifesto of the 1990s and by a German constitutional judge, Jutta Limbach, who wrote in her 2006 book, "Die Ehe als feministischer Schutzschild: Zur Rechtslage der Familie" that "marriage should be reformed to protect other life communities which have been established over a longer period of time." In light of these proposals, I suggest that we talk about the importance of family in a more holistic way, and not just focus on the institution of marriage.

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The video discusses the idea of a "Verantwortungsgemeinschaft" (Responsibility Community), which is a proposed German reform of the institution of marriage. The community would consist of all those who have a responsibility for each other, beyond the traditional family unit. This would include responsibilities for care, financial support, and other social obligations. The video interviews a Greens Party representative who believes that this reform is a promising direction for society as a whole. However, he also warns that it may not be achievable due to Germany's current political climate. The representative from the SPD agrees that the community concept is a good one, but notes that it should be pursued in a way that is both progressive and realistic. He also mentions the Irish "Joint Family" model as an example of a successful approach to this kind of initiative.

01:00:00 The video discusses the need for further progress in reforming the article 6 of the German Constitution, down to the level of family law. The discussion then turns to the controversial issue of splitting up the traditional family unit. While many argue in favor of this change, there are also a number of disadvantages to consider. The idea of a " Verantwortungsgemeinschaft " (responsibility community) is introduced and discussed, with the perspective that it could be a useful campaign slogan for change. The question of why the state is so focused on a certain life form being officially declared, in order to be granted tax privileges, is also raised. It is concluded that, at the moment, these proposals from the three main political parties seem to be aimed at least partially at the Verantwortungsgemeinschaft.
01:05:00 The video discusses the idea of a "Verantwortungsgemeinschaft" ( Responsibility Community ), which is a proposed German reform of the institution of marriage. The community would consist of all those who have a responsibility for each other, beyond the traditional family unit. This would include responsibilities for care, financial support, and other social obligations. The video interviews a Greens Party representative who believes that this reform is a promising direction for society as a whole. However, he also warns that it may not be achievable due to Germany's current political climate. The representative from the SPD agrees that the community concept is a good one, but notes that it should be pursued in a way that is both progressive and realistic. He also mentions the Irish "Joint Family" model as an example of a successful approach to this kind of initiative.
01:10:00 This video discusses the French "Pax" model of family life, which is similar to the German "Kleinfamilie" model. It argues that the French model is preferable because it allows for relationships beyond the family, such as siblings. It also notes that the French model is popular in France, where it has been in use for 20 years. However, the model is not universally accepted, and it is feared that it will lead to the detriment of those who are structurally disadvantaged. This video outlines the research of one of its creators, who is studying the effects of family separation on women who are economically disadvantaged.
01:15:00 The video discusses the idea of "more progress", or trying to make progress beyond the small family unit. There are international examples of successful ways to expand parental responsibility, and one example is the private sperm donor in a three-parent family arrangement. I think there are also some good ideas for incentivizing more responsibility by rewarding people for taking on more than just legal parental responsibilities.
01:20:00 The video discusses the idea of a more progressive family policy, and how it would be advantageous for society as a whole if more couples chose to have children outside of traditional marriage. The speaker points out that traditional marriage is already becoming increasingly difficult to maintain due to changing legal and social norms, and that more flexibility is needed in order to enable more families to benefit from the benefits of parenting. He suggests that the government should consider ways to promote parental responsibility without legally defining parenthood in terms of parentage by third parties.
01:25:00 The speaker discusses thoughts on more progress, and how it can be achieved even if it involves more parents. They give the example of Canada, and how it covers more than just families when it comes to parents, but it's still about relationships. However, despite this, the ideal of a small family still prevails. The speaker believes that we are moving away from this ideal, and that we are living in a more diverse life-style. However, even though we are moving in a different direction, we are still very far from the ideal of a small family.