Our tasks
As diversity advocates, we are the point of contact at the faculty on cases of experienced or observed discrimination. We offer advise to employees and students. If we are unable to help you on our own, we are happy to refer you to internal or external counseling centers if necessary.
Another key responsibility is actively working to combat discrimination, for example through campaigns, workshops, or by providing guidance to those interested.
Continuous professional development, regular networking meetings, and constant self-reflection are part of our self-image.
Our approach to consulting
- confidential
- appreciative
- empathic
- non-judgmental
The team
(Anti-)discrimination is an issue that is particularly close to my heart – not least because I have been personally affected by it.
Contrary to popular belief, discrimination is usually not a deliberate act, but something that happens incidentally, unconsciously and on a daily basis. It is important to me to raise awareness of this and to counteract discriminatory behavior with trargeted measures.
Together with the members of the faculty of Computer Science, I would like to contribute to making our faculty an open and sensitive place to work and study. To achieve this, I am available as a contact person for advise and support.
I speak the following languages: German, English, Spanish, French
Anastasia Kolovou (she/her)
It is important to me that every person, regardless of their religion, sexuality, origin, gender, or whether they have a disability, finds a kind of safe space. I want to reinforce this within the team and create an opportunity for everyone to express themselves freely.
It would also be important for me to encourage reflection and raise awareness within the faculty of Computer Science so that diversity is no longer a controversial topic but becomes the norm for everyone. We can all achieve this together!
I speak the following languages: German, English, Greek
What does “discrimination” mean?
Discrimination is understood to mean the disadvantage and degradation of a person based on attributions or (supposed) group affiliations. Some examples are listed below. Clicking on the discrimination category will explain it and illustrate it with specific examples.
IntersectionalityThe term intersectionality was coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw. She analyzed rejected discrimination lawsuits filed by Black women. In doing so, she found that the experiences of Black women were not recognized as discrimination in court because they were not the same experiences as those of white women or Black men. Rather, they were specifically disadvantaged as Black women.Intersectionality is therefore a perspective on multiple discrimination and takes into account that different forms of discrimination do not act individually.They influence each other and new forms of discrimination arise. For example, a Black woman can be discriminated against as a Black person, as a woman, or as a Black woman.
Click here to visit the website of the RUB's central anti-discrimination office.
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