Conflicts in the German course: Women controversial as teachers!

Conflicts in the German course: Women controversial as teachers!

In Upper Austria, a explosive topic causes excitement: Language courses for refugees are facing massive difficulties, since some participants reject lessons among female trainers for religious reasons. This reports the "Kronen Zeitung" about the situation at the WiFi in Steyr. State of Integration Christian Dörfel (ÖVP) announces drastic measures to counteract this. He emphasizes that the promotion of such courses is reduced or even deleted if the gender equality is not respected. "Anyone who rejects our way of life has no place with us," explains Dörfel.

In order to promote integration, the courses should not only be taught in High German, but also dialects. A new approach is also discussed: a kind of house rules that clearly emphasize the values of integration and the obligations of the participants. This regulation could not only support official bodies, but also civilians who act as link between different cultural groups. Initiatives, such as the offer of the regional competence centers for integration and diversity (REKI), are intended to help strengthen social cohesion and to promote successful cohesion, as can be read on the website Integration-ooe.at

The measures form a clear step towards successful and respectful integration into society. Dörfel and other experts demand that everyone adhere to these rules to ensure social achievements such as equality and respect for female authority. The discussion about the right approaches to integration remains exciting and will shape the next few months.