Diversity: About Polarization in Society

titleDiversity: About Polarization in Society
start_date2023/10/04
schedule14h
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location_infoSalle Duyckaerts – B32 & Virtual
summaryBased on his research, Jasper will take us on a unique journey. We will see a nuanced sociological and psychological analysis of human attitudes and behavior in diverse neighborhoods and cities. His results show that harmonious coexistence between social groups is not evident for everyone: In fact, a certain “type” of person reacts negatively to ethno-cultural diversity. These individuals have more prejudice, less neighborhood satisfaction, and less trust in politics. Yet, a successful diverse society is possible - if we can encourage positive intergroup encounters. The results of these studies can also inform policymakers about how a hyper-diverse, poly-cultural society can work. It may sound cliché, but diversity is indeed a verb.
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