Racism and ethno-racial discrimination in Luxembourg: Quantitative and qualitative study report, Luxembourg, Ministry of Family
Country
Luxembourg
Title
Rapport d'étude quantitative et qualitative) , Luxembourg, Ministry of Family, Integration and the Greater region // Luxembourg, Luxembourg Insitute of socio-economic research ( LISER)
Year
Type of publication
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Type of Institution
Public authority
Institution
Main Thematic Focus
Racism & xenophobia
Target Population
Ethnic minorities Muslims
Key findings
Several aspects of discrimination against the Muslim population are highlighted in the study. For example, several negative stereotypes and stigmas were found to be disseminated mainly by the media and social networks, including the belief that certain ethnic-racial groups tend not to interact with others, have difficulty respecting the rules of good neighbourliness, or are responsible for increased violence and crime in the country. Muslim women were found to be particularly at risk due to potential discrimination based on their gender and potentially visible religious signs such as a headscarf. More than a third of those individuals considered at risk (black people and Muslims) feel that they are often victims of discrimination when looking for a job, housing or in the workplace.
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
The report on racism and ethno-racial discrimination in Luxembourg has several objectives, including: Understanding the status quo of mechanisms and instruments in place to combat racism and ethno-racial discrimination and to identify potential gaps. The identification of groups at risk, discriminatory areas, situations and contexts. Establishing a data collection method. On the basis of the results of the study, the formulation of policy recommendations. It uses both qualitative and quantitative approaches; quantitative via an online survey and qualitative - semi-structured interviewing.
Sample details and representativeness
The study used a mixed method approach, gathering data in an online survey, targeting the resident population, including the minorities most at risk of discrimination (2949 recorded responses), and in semi-structured interviews with actors and structures involved in the field of racism and discrimination in Luxembourg (67 organisations, 139 individuals were interviewed).