AGG BASICS
About the course
This asynchronous online course offers a sound introduction to the Anti-discrimination advice with a focus on racismIt is aimed at people who want to get involved in anti-discrimination work – whether on a voluntary basis, professionally, or in self-organized structures. The course can be completed entirely independently and at your own pace on this online platform.
Course content
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Before we get to the content, here's a brief introduction to the course and the platform: What is this course about, who is it for, how is it structured, and what do you need to participate effectively? This section answers these questions and helps you get your bearings, both in terms of content and organization.
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Content & Objectives
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target audience
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Course structure & modules
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Technical & organizational orientation
Module 0: Welcome & Ready to Go!
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Module structure
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Why use the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG)?
Module 1: The AGG Foundation
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1.1: The legal basis: Why does the AGG exist?
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1.2: Who is protected? The 6 characteristics
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1.3: The blind spot: Loopholes in the law
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1.4: Multidimensional discrimination & intersectionality
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1.5: Where does the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) apply? (Protected areas of life)
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1.6: How is discrimination carried out? (Forms of discrimination)
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1.7: The tool: The 4-step test matrix
Module 2: Areas of Life & Legal Boundaries
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2.1: Focus on work – Who and what is protected?
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2.2: When unequal treatment is (legally) permitted: Exceptions in the workplace
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2.3: Employers have a responsibility
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2.4: Everyday life, contracts & housing (civil law)
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2.5: Justifications in everyday life (exceptions in civil law)
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2.6: Reality check: True or false? (Knowledge check)
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2.7: Practical application: Analyzing cases
Module 3: Enforcing Your Rights & Your Role
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3.1: Claims & deadlines: What those affected can demand
