European Minorities in Urban Spaces: Mutual Recognition, Social Inclusion and Sense of Belonging

Explicitly focusing on Jewish, Muslim, and Roma minorities, who often face exclusion, and stigmatization and encounter limited opportunities, the project addresses barriers linked to ethnic, relig...

Explicitly focusing on Jewish, Muslim, and Roma minorities, who often face exclusion, and stigmatization and encounter limited opportunities, the project addresses barriers linked to ethnic, religious, belief-based, gender-related, and intersectional discrimination. Investigate the perceptions of Jews, Muslims, and Roma regarding their roles within the majority society and identify the primary obstacles and positive initiatives in fostering dialogue among the three selected minorities.

The number of project participants includes A) 9 core scholars and teachers, B) 9 external scholars, C) 60 M.A.; B.A. students, and 8 Ph.D. students from diverse fields of Social sciences and Humanities. Activities: 2 Summer Schools; 3 collaborative workshops; Dissemination of cutting-edge scholarship through the innovative joint curriculum and peer-reviewed articles. The inventive methodology to carry out the project is based on a cross-fertilization approach and exchanging best practices.

Results: "Teaching on Minorities: Fostering Inclusivity, Embracing Diversity, and Cultivating Empathy," implemented in optional courses at Charles, Comenius, and Jagiellonian University for three academic years between 2026-2029. Submission of 5 research articles to peer-reviewed journals or collective monograph chapters (e.g., Ethnicities, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, Ethnic and Racial Studies, or De Gruyter Brill).Presentation of the project on partners' websites and Social Media.