Discrimination happens in our allday-life as well as in institutions. People are excluded from equal participation for various reasons at school and authorities, in organisations and economy, in the neighbourhood and society. Discriminative structure are deeply anchored in our societies, have historical reasons and can only be reduced if people get conscious about these structures and get open to reflect their own perceptions and activities. The role game „Participa City“ invites people to think about their understanding of discrimination, to question it critically, to perceive discriminating behaviour in allday life and to look for different ways of action.
In allday life situations such as at the railway station, on the sport yard, on the playingground, or in the job center of the fictitious town „participa city“, the players take the roles of different persons with various backgrounds and from different origins. They meet in short playing situations and are concerned by discriminating statements or behaviour as well as actions. By reflecting these situations, the participants can come up with alternative options. The game adresses employees and decision makers in administrations, in job centers, education institutions and other organisations that act as multipliers into society. By acting and deciding more sensitive concerning discrimination, they can improve the chances for participation in society.
