In Vienna, the capital of Austria, the number of Muslim students has risen to 35 percent, making this group the largest religious community in primary education (elementary schools). This increase has been accompanied by a rise in intolerance towards Jews, gays, and women’s rights, research shows. Consequently, a social scientist now calls for mandatory school lessons in democracy and Western values.
Recent statistics reveal significant changes in the religious composition of primary school students. Muslims now comprise 35 percent of the total, while Catholics account for 21 percent, Orthodox Christians 13 percent, and Protestants and other faiths two percent. Additionally, 26 percent of students identify as non-religious, according to Heute. Intolerance and Discrimination in Schools
The growth in the proportion of Muslim students is considerable. In the 2016/2017 school year, 28 percent of primary school students were Muslim, compared to 31 percent who were Catholics. In some neighborhoods, 90 percent […]
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