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Protest der schweigenden Mehrheit?

Seit das Recherchenetzwerk Correctiv den „Geheimplan gegen Deutschland“ veröffentlicht hat, gingen deutschlandweit beinahe jedes Wochenende Menschen gegen Rechtsextremismus auf die Straße. Forscher am Exzellenzcluster „The Politics of Inequality“ an der Universität Konstanz haben die Teilnehmenden befragt und ihre Zusammensetzung und Beweggründe untersucht.

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The influence of non-regulatory factors on asylum decisions

Study by researchers from the Nuremberg Institute for Employment Research (IAB), the University of Konstanz and the University of Bamberg concludes that the chances of obtaining asylum in a specific region depend upon how sceptical of migration its population and government are.

Black letters on a white background: Gender Pay Gap"

Equal Pay Day

In Germany, women earn an average of 18 percent less than their male colleagues. Over one year, this is the equivalent of women working for free until 6 March 2024 (Equal Pay Day). In a policy paper, researchers from the Konstanz Cluster of Excellence "The Politics of Inequality" explain how the gender pay gap could be reduced.

In_equality Research Award

The Cluster of Excellence "The Politics of Inequality" at the University of Konstanz presents In_equality Research Award 2024 to economist Simon Jäger in recognition of his exceptional research achievements and their social relevance. The award ceremony will take place on 10 April 2024 during the In_equality Conference at Bodenseeforum Konstanz.

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