In the Kniestedter Church in Salzgitter-Bad, she will make it clear in a clear analysis: "We all think racist. It has nothing to do with extremism."

Instead, it is a consequence of political and social structures that shape our thoughts and actions. Where majority and minority societies clash, racist thought patterns and structures will almost inevitably form - unless a conscious effort is made to counteract them. This is not the case in Germany. The accusation of racism is dismissed. People would rather be outraged than engage in a serious debate and solve real problems.

Sahebi analyzes the specifics of German racism. To do so, she looks back to the German Empire and traces the common threads of racist thinking that run from back then to the debates of the present day - for example on citizenship, the Middle East conflict and migration. She shows how racist and divisive narratives are constantly being perpetuated and how racism is constantly being taught to people in Germany anew - thus endangering democracy.

After her reading, she will seek a discussion with the audience in order to exchange views on the topic.

The reading is a cooperative event between the City of Salzgitter's Literature Office and the Citizens' Service for Migrants. Dincer Dinc will moderate this evening.