Diversity at H-BRS
Facts not prejudices: A strong signal against racism as part of the International Weeks Against Racism at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
As part of the International Weeks Against Racism, numerous members of the university gathered at the stand of the initiative ‘Respekt! Zeit für Vielfalt, Zeit für Nachhaltigkeit’ to take part in the interactive activity ‘Facts instead of prejudice’. Its aim was to counter false information about racism and discrimination and prejudice with facts, and to send a strong signal in favour of diversity and respect.
That's why we opened the ‘wall of facts’ at the H-BRS, which addressed widespread misconceptions about racism and discrimination and countered them with verified facts and scientific studies. This campaign not only imparted knowledge, but also invited people to exchange views on how to deal with racism in our society.
„Each of us consciously or unconsciously holds stereotypes – what is important is to consciously deal with them and be willing to change.”
Diversity Management Team
Facts and insights from the campaign
During the campaign, for example, the following facts and insights about racism and discrimination were pointed out:
Racism is widespread in the centre of society, not just among extreme fringe groups. A study by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation showed that racist attitudes are also widespread in the centre of society. Many people tend to express racist views without defining themselves as extreme right-wing or violent.
Amnesty International says: ‘Racism has been inscribed in our society for generations. It is rooted in colonialism and National Socialism. And politics, mass media or language use perpetuate racist mechanisms, prejudices and stereotypes. All of this is expressed in our actions in many ways.’
Sources (in German):
- Zick, A., Küpper, B. & Mokros, N. (Hrsg.) (2023) Die distanzierte Mitte: Rechtsextreme und demokratiegefährdende Einstellungen in Deutschland 2022/23. Bonn: J.H.W. Dietz Nachf.
- Amnesty International (2024): Sieben Gründe: Sei aktiv antirassistisch. Verfügbar unter: https://www.amnesty.de/sieben-gruende-fuer-einsatz-gegen-rassismus
Since 2021, so for more than four years now, the Diversity Management Team has been in place at the Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg.
With its collective expertise, the team's activities provide impetus, create visibility and facilitate space for exchange and encounters. In addition, the Diversity Management Team is a contact point in case of discrimination at the H-BRS.
We would like to thank all participants and will continue to actively work towards a respectful and discrimination-free community, providing information on diversity and discrimination - also beyond the International Day Against Racism.
Kontakt
Sarah Friedrichs
Head of Diversity Management, Senior Expert for Diversity and International Affairs to the Vice-President
Location
Sankt Augustin
Room
E 236
Address
Grantham-Allee 20
53757, Sankt Augustin
Telephone
+49 2241 865 137
Location
Sankt Augustin
Room
E 236
Address
Grantham-Allee 20
53757 Sankt Augustin
Contact hours
Monday - Thursday
Telephone
+49 2241 865 9830Anlaufstellen
Diversity Management
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Room
E236
Opening hours
By appointment