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Social Inequality across the world

Carla Hornberg & Sarah George

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The structures and dynamics of social inequality are embedded in an increasingly globalized world. While much of the existing research has focused on the EU and Anglo-Saxon countries, this seminar broadens the perspective to examine the causes and consequences of social inequality in both OECD and non-OECD countries and also from a cross-country perspective. We will explore whether the mechanisms of social inequalities follow similar patterns across different regions of the world, both within and between countries. Our discussions will encompass diverse dimensions of social inequality, including educational and economic disparities, ethnic inequalities, residential segregation, environmental justice, and cultural perceptions of inequality.

This seminar will be conducted through weekly sessions dedicated to in-depth discussions of carefully selected readings to familiarize participants with key concepts, theoretical frameworks, and methodological approaches in social inequality research. Based on the discussions, participants will enhance their scholarly and methodological skills and develop a nuanced understanding of diverse conceptualizations of social inequality. It is therefore crucial that students come prepared by completing and thoroughly reading the assigned materials before each session. As the studies discussed are quantitative studies, an advanced knowledge in statistical methods is required.

“Active participation” requires, first, that the participants complete the reading for each session and participate in the discussion and group work and, second, that each student submits an “open research question” (motivated and justified on one page) during the semester. For the final paper, students will be required to design a research project focusing on a topic from the key thematic areas of the course. Schließen

16 Termine

Regelmäßige Termine der Lehrveranstaltung

Mi, 16:00 - 18:00 16 Termine

Mi, 15.10.2025 16:00 - 18:00

Dozenten:
Carla Hornberg