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Diversity and diversity representation – productive tensions

Schirin Amir-Moazami

Zusätzl. Angaben / Voraussetzungen

active and regular attendance

Kommentar

Today, cultural and religious diversity in immigrant societies across Europe is considered an irreversible fact, even though voices are raised cyclically raised calling for unity and purity. Yet, the actual representation of diversity in socially and politically relevant institutions, especially in Germany, still lags behind this reality. This gap has triggered a series of measures over the last decade that are intended to do justice to the growing diversification. Diversity is now often anchored in political programs as well as in educational institutions. But how exactly is diversity conceptualised? How does the management of diversity operate in politically relevant institutions in Western European contexts? Who decides whose diversity is worthy of representation, and under what conditions? How can marginalised and racialized groups participate in society without repeating the pitfalls of authoritative spokespersons? To what extent do approaches to diversity address structural inequalities and institutional racism? The seminar explores these questions by inquiring into the relevant academic scholarship and by investigating legal rulings on diversity and its institutional translations through selected cases. Specific, yet not exclusive emphasis will be placed on questions of diversity in relation to the research field of Islam in Europe. In addition, we will converse with invited guest speakers on their experiences as scholars or practitioners of diversity. Schließen

11 Termine

Regelmäßige Termine der Lehrveranstaltung

Do, 16:00 - 18:00 11 Termine

Do, 17.04.2025 16:00 - 18:00

Dozenten:
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Schirin Amir-Moazami