Democracy and cohesion: An evening for the district in Bremen!

Democracy and cohesion: An evening for the district in Bremen!

Last night a remarkable event took place in Bremen that strengthens the community in the district. Under the motto “The district eats” and with a touch of international flair, Luca Halder, the house manager of the House in the Quarter of the Bremer Heimstiftung, welcomed around 200 guests. The evening, organized by Haus imviertel, the local office and the Friedensgemeinde, was intended not only to delight the palate, but also to promote togetherness in the district. The culinary offer, prepared by the Lichtborder association under the direction of Saher Khanaqa-Kükelhahn, offered a delicious selection of dishes such as Cig-Köfte, falafel, hummus, sandwiches and cheesecake.

Astrid Dietze, who was finally introduced as the new local office manager, received a special honor. She emphasized the importance of communication between the local office and the citizens and invited everyone to an active exchange. This involvement in local politics is not only a sign of openness, but also an invitation to everyone to get more involved.

Donations and educational opportunities

As part of the event, donations were also collected for the educational bridge, which brought in an impressive 1,716 euros. This shows that awareness of the need for equal opportunities in education and work is stronger than ever. A survey from 2017 showed that 78% of Germans consider equal opportunities to be important, regardless of social background, gender or ancestry. This is a fundamental concern because education is seen as the key to participation in social life. These attitudes are also reflected in current discussions about educational inequalities, which have a particular impact on social status, as numerous studies have shown. The PISA studies also clearly show that children from socially disadvantaged families often achieve poorer educational qualifications than their peers from academic circles.

Dr. This evening, Philipp Legrand, an experienced democracy researcher, discussed the importance of education as a basis for active political participation. He warned of the dangers arising from unequal educational opportunities and emphasized the need for empathy, courage and respect in a functioning democracy. Higher educational opportunities correlate not only with better living standards, but also with higher voter turnout. It is alarming to see that in the 2013 federal election, only 31% of the lower social class wanted to take part in the election, in contrast to 68% of the upper classes. Such statistics highlight the division in society and the need for a better education system.

Prerequisites for equal opportunities

The discussion about equal opportunities is also omnipresent in the political arena. Demands for equality in education and employment are anchored in the programs of all parties. However, reality shows that there are still many hurdles to overcome. Inequalities in education and employment remain significant. In particular, families with large children and those from poorly educated backgrounds often do not benefit from the same opportunities as their wealthier neighbors. Children with a migrant background often face additional challenges that make it difficult for them to access education and thus also to a happy and self-determined life.

So there is still a lot to be done to create true equality. The continuous exchange and active participation of citizens are crucial to bringing about change in society. We should all do our part to build a stronger and more united community with these values ​​in mind.

Last night was a step in that direction. The commitment of the organizers and the high level of support from the participants show that the interest in constructive dialogue and joint action is very much alive in Bremenleben. Let us be inspired by this positive example and work together for a fairer and more solidarity-based future!

You can find out more in the detailed reports from Weser courier, bpb.de and governmentresearch.de.