"Rechts sein" - was ist das- eigentlich?

In the organizer's words:

Our democracy is under increasing pressure - particularly from political movements on the right. But what does it actually mean to be "right-wing"? And what distinguishes the so-called New Right from traditional right-wing movements?

The workshop explores these questions and sheds light on the central ideological foundations, actors and strategies of the right-wing scene. It will show the means used by right-wing actors to anchor their misanthropic and anti-democratic worldviews in the public sphere, media and education. In addition to dealing with the content, the workshop also offers space for discussion and reflection: What options are there for dealing with right-wing orientations in everyday life, in educational institutions and in social discourse? How can democratic educational work be effective here?

Prof. Dr. Bünyamin Werker is Professor of Social Work at Hanover University of Applied Sciences and Arts. His work focuses on promoting democracy and confronting extremism. He combines academic expertise with many years of experience in practical educational work and places particular emphasis on the transfer between theory and practice.