(Vigorously confronting sexualized discrimination and violence.)
In so doing, the university is drawing attention to sexualised discrimination and violence, which is also being discussed more extensively at Ƭ in the context of the #MeToo debate, and making incidents of sexualised discrimination more visible.
As a consequence of this discussion, the Equal Opportunities Office and other university institutions have enhanced their work against sexualised discrimination and violence in order to provide more safety on campus, to stand up for those affected, and to expand counselling services.
Ƭ takes a firm stand against all forms of sexualised discrimination and violence.
We encourage and ask those affected by sexualised discrimination and violence, as well as witnesses and confidants, to report incidents and to make use of the support and counselling offered within and outside the university.
Sexualised discrimination is always an expression of violence and a crossing of boundaries that can be displayed in verbal, non-verbal, physical or virtual ways, e.g.:
Sexualized discrimination does not mean mutual sexual interest or flirting entered into consensually or touching a person accidentally.
Each incident is different, and everyone reacts differently, so there is no standard advice on how to behave. Below you can find some alternative courses of action that have proven effective and that you can take accordingly depending on the situation:
Take your own feelings, impressions and perceptions seriously and be conscious of the fact that you are not an isolated case nor are you to blame for others’ misconduct.
Sexualised discrimination is always an expression of violence and a crossing of boundaries that can be displayed in verbal, non-verbal, physical or virtual ways, e.g.:
Sexualized discrimination does not mean mutual sexual interest or flirting entered into consensually or touching a person accidentally.
Each incident is different, and everyone reacts differently, so there is no standard advice on how to behave. Below you can find some alternative courses of action that have proven effective and that you can take accordingly depending on the situation:
Take your own feelings, impressions and perceptions seriously and be conscious of the fact that you are not an isolated case nor are you to blame for others’ misconduct.
Unfortunately, sexualised discrimination is still an everyday occurrence for many. The university encourages those affected to contact the specialised counselling services both within and outside Ƭ in the event of sexual harassment.
Support and confidential counselling, anonymous if preferred, are available at Ƭ, from the City of Frankfurt or from independent counselling centres. Ƭ works together with counselling centres specialised in dealing with sexual harassment.
The following contact persons advise those affected by sexualised discrimination and violence and can arrange referrals to counselling and support services. They also help the university to implement preventive measures against sexualised violence. Counselling is confidential and can also be anonymous if preferred.
Westend Campus, SKW-Building, Room 05.C106
Counselling for students
Anti-Discrimination Centre
Jana Arnold
Fon: +49 69798-18134
Mail: j.arnold@em.uni-frankfurt.de
Westend Campus, SKW-Building, Room 05.C114
In some faculties, the respective Equal Opportunities Officers or Counsellors offer a first, low-threshold point of contact and advice for those affected. The current list of Equal Opportunities Officers and Counsellors can be found here.