At CIMCYC, we strive to foster a pluralistic and respectful environment. We are committed to progressively incorporating an intersectional perspective into our research practices with the goal of developing science that is more equitable, enriching and responsive to diversity.
The concept of intersectionality recognizes that structures of inequality do not operate independently. Rather, they intersect and interact, producing complex forms of discrimination or privilege. By embracing this perspective, CIMCYC acknowledges that people in vulnerable situations do not all face the same barriers and that each experience results from the interaction of factors associated with inequalities related to gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or cultural background, social class, age, cognitive and/or functional diversity (CSIC Observatory on Intersectionality).
Our research groups generate rigorous knowledge to help build a more inclusive society through several key lines of research. We address neurodevelopment (ADHD, dyslexia and autism) through a non-pathologizing approach that combines science, technology and family well-being. We also examine sexual health and sexual satisfaction among the LGBTQIA+ community and study psychosocial factors related to intergroup cooperation processes that support women, LGBTQIA+ individuals and ethnic minorities. In addition, we investigate how economic inequality and social class affect well-being, political attitudes and political behavior, linking these effects to the role of feminist identity in reducing social and gender gaps.
LGTBIQA+ Diversity
Science and research are powerful tools for social 
transformation, with the capacity to improve people's quality of life. In this context, psychological research plays a key role in creating inclusive environments and promoting social change that enhances well-being and safety for everyone.
Regarding LGBTQIA+ individuals, although significant progress has been made in terms of social and legal rights, greater knowledge and visibility of their realities and experiences are still needed to help reduce inequalities. For example, LGBTQIA+ people and their specific needs are rarely included in national surveys or administrative data sources. This makes it difficult to accurately assess issues related to health, socioeconomic and employment conditions, as well as to identify experiences of discrimination, anti-LGBTQIA+ violence and other forms of structural inequality.
Within the research context, data related to sexual and gender diversity are also rarely collected in studies. As a result, it is often difficult to identify nuances associated with sexual orientation or gender identity, and the generalizability of research findings to the broader population may be limited.
At CIMCYC, we are committed to progressively incorporating a sexual and gender diversity perspective into research practice. We also work to ensure that the needs of our staff related to this diversity are recognized and addressed within an organizational environment that is respectful, inclusive and safe for everyone.
Initiatives Supporting Sexual and Gender Diversity
Cultural Diversity
CIMCYC benefits from a workplace characterized by significant cultural diversity. People from different parts of the world join our center to pursue master's and doctoral studies, take part in research projects through postdoctoral appointments or visit CIMCYC for short periods to establish or strengthen collaborations with the center's research groups.
The cultural diversity of our researchers and collaborators enriches our teams by bringing together different theoretical and methodological perspectives, as well as more diverse ways of understanding the complexity of human beings and their social contexts. This diversity also enhances the social impact and international visibility of the research conducted at CIMCYC.
Initiatives supporting cultural diversity
At CIMCYC, we promote initiatives that facilitate interpersonal interaction and the inclusion of international members in the center's activities and day-to-day life, helping to reduce language barriers and foster mutual understanding
