Students’ Perception of Discrimination Against Minorities

The present research aims to identify students’ perceptions and attitudes regarding discrimination of vulnerable groups on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or belief, age or disability, or of sexual orientation. The study was conducted on 140 students. The purpose of the study was to create knowledge by understanding the current state and to identify training needs and areas needing improvement. Further, this study attempts to shift the educational focus from creating expertise, to the development of socio-emotional skills in academic settings which in turn will result in pro-social behavior among students, inspired from the European citizenship philosophy.