If you are a digital news platform dealing with toxic polarization and hate speech — this project developed a network of intersectional feminist media and tools to counter anti-democratic campaigns that improve community resilience.
Tools for Managing Diversity and Countering Social Polarization in European Organizations
Imagine a city where some people are being pushed out of the conversation by loud, aggressive groups. This work studies how those attacks happen and creates a playbook to bring everyone back to the table. It's like building a better set of rules for a club so that no one is bullied out and everyone feels safe to participate.
What needed solving
Organizations face increasing social polarization and aggressive anti-equality campaigns that threaten workplace cohesion and democratic values. There is a lack of practical, evidence-based tools to counter these exclusionary trends.
What was built
The project is building a set of practical tools, a network of intersectional feminist media, and a theoretical report on European democracy trajectories.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a DEI consultancy dealing with organizational exclusion — this project developed practical approaches and tools for intersectional justice that help companies build more inclusive professional environments.
If you are a crisis management firm dealing with political violence or social backlash — this project developed knowledge on how anti-gender campaigns function to help clients design better response strategies.
Quick answers
What is the cost or price for implementing these tools?
Based on available project data, there is no pricing or cost information provided for the tools developed.
Can these solutions be scaled to an industrial level?
The project focuses on 7 European countries and the EU level, suggesting a regional scale for its social tools rather than industrial manufacturing scale.
Is there any IP or licensing available for the tools?
Based on available project data, no specific patents or licensing terms are mentioned; the project emphasizes co-creation and outreach.
What is the timeline for the availability of these results?
The project period runs from 2022-10-01 to 2026-09-30, meaning final results are expected by September 2026.
How are these tools integrated into existing organizational structures?
Integration happens through co-created actions such as gender cafés, blogs, and networking activities with gender professionals.
Who built it
The consortium is heavily academic, consisting of 13 universities and only 1 industry partner (an SME). This 7% industry ratio indicates the project is primarily driven by research and theoretical development rather than commercial application, though the inclusion of an SME suggests a small bridge to practical implementation.
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