Diversity

Diversity shines a light on the heterogeneity of human beings. It captures the intersection of different characteristics, including religion, gender, socio-economic status and migration background (intersectionality). Diversity is a social quality that deserves to be valued and recognized. Efforts should be made to actively combat all forms of unequal treatment and discrimination. All people should have their voices heard and be given equal opportunity to get involved.

This thematic area deals with questions surrounding the appropriate political, legal, economic and educational approaches to diversity and encourages self-reflection and criticism.

How can people be encouraged to call into question the very things they consider to be ‘normal’? How can equality be established in an environment marked by differences and dissimilarities? How can educational and cultural institutions become more inclusive? How can intersectional perspectives be strengthened? How can the participation of disadvantaged groups be guaranteed?