Karolina will explore the subject of her Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship titled "Intermarriages and Ethnic Identity” (IMEI), focusing on intermarriages and their multifaceted implications in the Central Eastern European context. This research sheds light on the complex dynamics of cultural and societal integration through a case study of Vojvodina, the northern, autonomous province of Serbia. The discussion will expand to encompass the rights of the national minority communities in Vojvodina. This exploration will serve as an insightful introduction to the broader topic, highlighting the challenges and opportunities these communities face in maintaining their cultural identity while integrating into a larger societal framework. By examining these interconnected subjects, the talk aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of the nuances in cultural intersections and minority rights in today's globalized societies.

Karolina Lendák-Kabók is a visiting CFGS Research Fellow (Feb 23 - March 15). She serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. She completed her BA in 2010 and her MA in 2012, both at the Faculty of Law, and later earned her PhD in Gender Studies in 2019 from the Center for Gender Studies at the University of Novi Sad. Karolina was the Coordinator of the University Centre for Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies and Research (UCIMSI) from October 2021 to September 2022. She temporarily stepped down to commence her Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship, which spans from 2022 to 2024. Her research primarily focuses on the status of ethnic minorities, language barriers, gender disparities in academia, and ethnic intermarriages.