Intersectionality research is based on the assumption that historically evolved forms of discrimination, power structures, subjectivation processes and social inequalities must be critically analysed in their interdependencies. The critical potential lies in the fact that by analysing several categories of analysis simultaneously, the origin and effectiveness of social practices can be revealed and possible transformations explored at the same time.

"Sensitivity" refers to an attitude and action of sensitive receptiveness to lifeworld-related challenges and corresponding responsive behaviour. This attitude is characterised, among other things, by the context-appropriate perception of situations, understanding of people and contexts, a feeling for atmospheres and the recognition of others and their biographical experiences. The aim of research in the field of intersectional sensitivity is to promote a sensitive and critical view of intersectional challenges and possible productive starting points for change.

The cluster focuses on interdisciplinary research related to education in special education, music education, material culture (especially textile didactics) and philosophy. The research is oriented towards theoretical-conceptual, empirical and research-methodological questions.

• formal: interdisciplinary approach to a current research topic by experts in various fields of research
• content: intersections of discrimination structures, social power relations, the relationship between pluralism and the subject, the problem of attributing categories
• Infrastructural:
  • Networking of the various Schools
  • Research colloquium on the topic
  • Setting up and establishing various digital communication channels and material collections

The research cluster also includes three doctoral positions in the Research Training Group Teacher Education 2040

Further information on the cluster can be found at this link: https://uol.de/diz/diz-forschungsakademie/diz-forschungscluster/intersektionale-sensibilitaet