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In a series of events that have raised concerns about discrimination and the handling of such cases, Oziel Inácio-Stech, a pedagogical teaching assistant at the Carl-Bolle-Grundschule in Berlin-Moabit, has publicly accused his school and education authorities of failing to address mobbing and homophobic discrimination he has faced for months.
Inácio-Stech, who is openly gay, has been allegedly bullied, insulted, and harassed by students due to his sexual orientation. Despite raising these concerns, he feels that he has received insufficient support from the school leadership and education authorities. The Working Group of Gay Teachers within the GEW Berlin has criticized the handling of Inácio-Stech's case and has called for immediate and comprehensive clarification.
Berlin's Senator for Education, Katharina Günther-Wünsch, has acknowledged the presence of homophobic discrimination allegations in the case but has not directly addressed Inácio-Stech's concerns. She has apologized in the state parliament for incorrect statements about when she received a letter from Inácio-Stech's lawyer, but not to Inácio-Stech himself. The Working Group has requested a public apology to Inácio-Stech.
The Working Group, along with the Green Party faction and Alfonso Pantisano, the Senate's Queer Commissioner, have advocated for the establishment of an independent complaints office for pedagogical staff. They propose that this office should be central, independent, and professionally qualified, offering protection, attention, and support to staff, regardless of school oversight, administration, or school leadership. It is not clear if the school administration, school oversight, or the education authority have responded to this demand.
The Working Group, the Green Party faction, and Alfonso Pantisano have also called for the full rehabilitation of Inácio-Stech. They criticize the impression given that Inácio-Stech is being discredited by labeling the issue as 'complex' and repeatedly bringing up unproven and refuted accusations against him.
Inácio-Stech has been on sick leave for several months due to the stress and emotional toll of the situation. He has also complained about mobbing and false accusations from a colleague. The Working Group of the Education and Science Union has criticized the lack of determination in addressing Inácio-Stech's case and has called for a discrimination-sensitive approach from all parties involved.
While the Working Group of Gay Teachers within the GEW Berlin has criticized the handling of the case, their precise actions or responses to this mobbing case remain unreported, as they have not been explicitly mentioned in the available search results regarding their direct response to the case. Further inquiry into GEW Berlin's official communications or statements beyond these sources would be necessary to understand their stance more clearly.
- The Working Group of the Education and Science Union has suggested a need for community policy reform, particularly in the realm of education-and-self-development, to foster a discrimination-sensitive approach and ensure appropriate handling of cases like that of Oziel Inácio-Stech.
- While vocational training is essential for workplace-wellness and health-and-wellness, the ongoing mental-health challenges faced by Inácio-Stech highlight the importance of including sensitivity training about discrimination and inclusion in such programs.
- Understanding the implications of the mobbing case at the Carl-Bolle-Grundschule, science can contribute valuable insights into workplace dynamics, promoting a more inclusive and supportive environment, and aiding in the development of effective workplace-wellness and health-and-wellness policies.
