Department of Research on Social Inequalities

The Department of Research on Social Inequalities aims to continue and continously renew traditions represented by outstanding researcher of Sociology and Social Policy. This tradition is one, that is not defined by one sociological school or a commitment to one single methodological approach, but signifies a scientific habitus that may be identified by solidarity and social responsibility. The most significant broader research area of the department is the study of the reproduction of social inequalities.

Presently running research projects include research topics such as: Social and socio-economic inequalities and poverty; Lack of equal opportunities for various social groups defined by age, gender, social class and ethnic background; Research on family and chaning role of families as well as changing family roles; Migration; Realization of the principle of equal treatment and antidiscrimination; Social determination of social policy and its institutions.

Research in the Department of Research on Social Inequalities include basic research, as well as applied research which promote decision making in the field of social policy, education, family and employment. Members of the Department are involved in numerous international comparative reseach projects.