ICT in the service of Multiculturalism

There are many problems involved with applying the contact hypothesis through face-to-face contact.
1. Logistics of group meetings
2. The need to meet with another group from a nearby or easily accessible geographical location
3. Growing transportation costs

Conditions for successful contact between two or more groups:
1. Equal-group status within the situation
2. Common goals

There is a change in how an individual relates to another individual from a different cultural group

Contact Hypothesis
-Lays down the conditions for successful contact between two or more groups
-Knowledge of differences between groups is not in itself enough to stop prejudice.

THE OICH
The Online Inter-group Contact Hypothesis model is based on an extension of the contact hypothesis. Its aim is to adapt the original contact hypothesis
 In order for the model to work, the project must meet a number of conditions:
1. Be fully supported by each participating institution
2. Involve collaboration among groups rather than among individuals
3. Deal with general subjects and not with conflicts