Diversity Barometer

This representative survey provides data on the attitudes among Germans towards various aspects, such as age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religion, and low socio-economic standing.

"Germany is a diverse country. It offers opportunities for future development in a globalised world, but also challenges for people living together. For the majority of Germans, increasing diversity is more enrichment than danger, and the acceptance of social diversity in Germany is well developed. At the same time, clear differences can be seen in the acceptance of diversity depending on the region and dimension of diversity. The extent of recognition for people with disabilities or different sexual orientations is high, while the acceptance of religious diversity is much lower. These are the findings of the representative study "Cohesion in diversity: The diversity barometer 2019 of the Robert Bosch Stiftung," in which 3,025 people aged 16 and over in Germany were asked by telephone about their opinions and their behavior toward various social groups." (S. 12. Own translation)

As part of the representative study "Cohesion in Diversity: The Diversity Barometer 2019", the Robert Bosch Stiftung shows the acceptance of diversity in German society and its effects on our coexistence and satisfaction.The findings of the study clearly show that in areas where the acceptance of diversity is more pronounced, the suicide rate is lower and people consider themselves more satisfied. Therefore, the louder voices, which see diversity as a danger to society, must be shown the chances of acceptance and social cohesion in diversity.
Within the framework of the diversity barometer, ideas for possible courses of action were also recorded in order to strengthen the acceptance of diversity within society. A large part of the above-mentioned topics, for example improving education and information, integration and inclusion and organising joint meeting points and events, are directly reflected in the work of the Coordination Office and many other institutions at the HHU. Thus we contribute together to a diverse and content society, in small steps, from our university.

More information can be found at www.bosch-stiftung.de/en/project/cohesion-diversity-diversity-barometer-robert-bosch-stiftung.