Publications

The study explores the role of the arts for living in diversity. Based on 12 case studies, it highlights the various ways in which different art forms address cultural diversity, immigration and integration.

What can Germany learn from the world in dealing with cultural diversity? The study documents the results of an international search for good practices conducted for the Reinhard Mohn Prize 2018. It shows how diversity can be successfully shaped in everyday life on the local...

Religious, cultural and linguistic diversity has always been a reality in Germany. Yet determining what constitutes success in terms of dealing with diversity on a day-to-day basis is a matter often subject to debate. Demonstrating respect for each other while living...

Cultural diversity offers valuable opportunities – such as helping companies increase their innovative power. The executive summary of our recent study details its key findings on the positive impact cultural diversity can have on innovation and gives recommendations as how...

Despite all the dire predictions, Germany continues to exhibit a high level of social cohesion. Even the country’s growing cultural and religious diversity is not at odds with its degree of togetherness. Yet, there are clear indications of potential threats: for example, the...

Social cohesion has become an important public goal in many countries across the globe, not only in the Western hemisphere, but also in Asia. Despite the growing political and academic interest in the concept, there is no generally accepted definition of social cohesion. As...

The present codebook accompanies the dataset that we compiled to measure the level and trend of social cohesion in 22 Asian societies as presented in the edited volume, titled What Holds Asian Societies Together – Insights from the Social Cohesion Radar (Bertelsmann Stiftung...

This methods report provides a detailed documention of the methodology behind the measurement of social cohesion in 22 Asian societies as presented in the edited volume, titled What Holds Asian Societies Together? Insights from the Social Cohesion Radar (Bertelsmann...

Values play an important role in our lives. As representations of what is desirable, they provide an orientation for our actions and how we interact with each other. Shared and lived values are indispensable for living together in an open, diverse and democratic society. It...

In 2015, one million refugees arrived in Germany. The Germans received them with great commitment - thousands of people welcoming and helping the newcomers. But Germany also showed a different face: attacks on refugee shelters, demonstrations against refugees and a liberal...