Capturing Multiple Discrimination and its Dynamics

Consensus and Conflict Department

Project head: Prof. Dr. Ralf Wölfer

This project examined discrimination practices, experiences and perceptions of relevant groups. It also explored intersectional intersections of discrimination in terms of their causes and effects. Last but not least, it aimed to advance empirical research development in the field of discrimination. In a secondary analytical special evaluation of the ADS study (2015, N > 17,000), the handling of racism and in particular the intersectional perspective were examined. The effects and interplay of different forms of discrimination in affected groups were analysed in detail. In addition, experts were asked about alternatives to the category of migration background used in official statistics and empirical studies. In this way, the difficulties of measuring ethnicity and multiple discrimination were to be overcome and new survey instruments developed.

Results: The expert survey showed that it is not very promising to use existing alternative indicators. New measures must be developed. In addition, it is advisable to develop new measures for the

In addition, it is advisable to develop target group-specific indicators for surveys of affected persons and the general population in order to take account of the different perceptions of items, and to pursue participatory research approaches in order to involve socially relevant actors in the development process.

Funding: Federal Ministry for Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (Institutional funding)

Cooperation partner:

Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, Citizens for Europe