Generation Z is digital, politically engaged and deeply divided? This question is explored in the WDR report "Left, right, clueless - GenZerissen". Prof. Dr. Ute Fischer contributes her scientific expertise to the show.
In social networks, it is clear that the more controversial a post is, the more attention it receives - and the faster heated debates break out in the comment columns. The election results of recent years reveal just how much we live in our own filter bubbles.
The report "Left, right, clueless - GenZerissen", a production by Westdeutscher Rundfunk trainees as part of the "Mach mal...!" project, is dedicated to this topic. The aim is to better understand different perspectives, clear up prejudices and find ways to build bridges between opinion bubbles.
Three political influencers with very different positions have their say in the program. Prof. Dr. Ute Fischer from the Faculty of Applied Social Studies at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences is responsible for the social science classification.
In the programme, she emphasizes that polarization is particularly evident in questions of social justice and the definition of freedom.
The 20-minute program shows how important it is to get to know other perspectives. Ute Fischer says: "Only when we meet people can we break down prejudices, be inspired and build trust. Real life - whether in the neighboring town, among friends, at university or at festivals where we meet new people - is the key to mutual understanding. That's why: More festivals for young people!"
The program is available free of charge in the ARD media library until May 2026.