On the evening of March 7th, the Social Impulse Hub in Erfurt hosted a Quiz Night to mark International Women’s Day, bringing together young people, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members for an evening that combined learning, discussion, and exchange in an informal setting.
The quiz was designed not just as a game, but to explore the realities behind gender equality today. Each question opened a topic that many had heard about but not always reflected on in depth. What stood out early on was how much of gender inequality is still structural and embedded in systems that shape everyday life.
For example, discussions around equal pay revealed that, despite decades of policy efforts, very few countries enforce pay equality effectively. This led to conversations about what “equality” really means in practice, and why legal frameworks alone are not enough without transparency, accountability, and cultural change.
Another topic that sparked strong reactions was the scale of legal and social restrictions that still affect women globally. Many participants were surprised to learn how widespread limitations remain when it comes to employment, mobility, or financial independence. These questions shifted the discussion from abstract ideas about inequality to concrete examples of how access to opportunities is shaped.
The quiz also touched on the concept of invisible work unpaid care and domestic labor that often goes unrecognized but is essential to both households and economies. This opened reflections on how value is defined, and how much of the work that sustains communities is still overlooked in economic systems.
When the focus moved to leadership and entrepreneurship, participants reflected on representation and access. The idea of the “glass ceiling” resonated strongly, especially in relation to how difficult it can be to move from participation to leadership. At the same time, examples of women in social entrepreneurship showed how alternative paths are being created often through community support, digital tools, and new forms of collaboration rather than traditional structures.
What made the evening particularly engaging was how the quiz format encouraged discussion. Teams didn’t just choose answers they debated them, questioned them, and connected them to their own experiences. In many cases, the conversations continued even after the correct answers were revealed, turning the activity into a shared learning process rather than a simple competition.
By the end of the evening, the quiz had created a space where complex topics became more accessible and easier to talk about. Participants left not only with new knowledge, but also with a better understanding of how these issues connect to everyday life, opportunities, and participation in entrepreneurship and community initiatives.
The event also served as an invitation to continue these conversations beyond the quiz, through upcoming activities at the hub, including opportunities to connect, collaborate, and develop ideas together.
In this way, the evening showed how learning can happen through simple, interactive formats by creating space for reflection, discussion, and shared understanding within a community.
