Social cohesion is undermined when people feel that things are not being done fairly. But what actually constitutes fairness – and for whom?
In the second Unterhaus debate, we will be discussing precisely these questions: Are the life achievements of people in eastern Germany given fair recognition? Is perceived injustice more dangerous than actual inequality? And why do we often argue about culture rather than social justice?
In times of polarisation, a loss of trust and political fatigue, we create a space where urban society can engage in dialogue once more – respectfully, controversially and on an equal footing. Inspired by the British House of Commons, this format brings attitudes to light and makes shifts in opinion tangible. Our aim is to refine arguments, tolerate differing perspectives and strengthen our capacity for democratic discourse. After all, democracy thrives on participation – and on the collective struggle to find the best solutions.
What makes this special is that the audience includes three to five experts from civil society, politics and academia, whose specialist knowledge is drawn upon by the moderators to provide arguments for decisions, foster understanding of other positions, or critically examine one’s own. Together with them, the audience can express their views on various propositions simply by choosing where to sit. All opinions are respectfully included in the discussion.
Democracy thrives on debate and on the collective search for what is just.
So please join in – your views are very much welcome!
With the experts:
Prof. Dr Reinhold Sackmann, sociologist, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Prof. Dr Winfried Kluth, lawyer, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Hans Goldenbaum, social scientist and Islamic studies scholar, specialising in the prevention of violence and radicalisation: Head of the Hallesche Jugendwerkstatt and coach at the Saxony-Anhalt University of Applied Sciences for Police Studies
Admission is free!
The House of Commons Debate is a collaborative event with the Federal Cultural Foundation, the Hallesche Jugendwerkstatt, the Christian-Wolff-Gymnasium and the Halle-Rosengarten Citizens’ Initiative.
