Research at the Faculty of Sociology is diverse and spans a range of subdisciplines in Sociology, Political Science and Social Anthropology. One distinct trademark is cross-disciplinary work, such as for example in research on world society, gender or labour market research.
Sandhya AS (2026) RTG 2951 Working Papers; 2. Bielefeld: Research Training Group 2951 “Cross-Border Labour Markets: Transnational Market Makers, Infrastructures, Institutions” (Universität Bielefeld / Universität Duisburg-Essen).
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Mense-Petermann U (2026) RTG 2951 Working Papers; 4. Bielefeld: Research Training Group 2951 “Cross-Border Labour Markets: Transnational Market Makers, Infrastructures, Institutions” (Universität Bielefeld / Universität Duisburg-Essen).
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The Effects of Immigration on Places and People. Identification and Interpretation
Dustmann C, Otten S, Schönberg U, Stuhler J (2026) RTG 2951 Working Papers ; 3. Bielefeld: Research Training Group 2951 “Cross-Border Labour Markets: Transnational Market Makers, Infrastructures, Institutions” (Universität Bielefeld / Universität Duisburg-Essen).
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Sharma V (27.02.2026) .
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Ethnisch diskriminierende Einstellungen in Bundesbehörden: Die InRa-Beschäftigtenbefragung 2023
Lengfeld H, Hartmann J, Bitterer F, Block I, Jachnow K, Jäger F, Kroh M, Krumbein N, Kühne S, Moths O, Ohse D, et al. (2026) Leipzig: Forschungsinstitut Gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt.
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Volatility of solidarity: Uncertainty in eco-social policy
Barden NA (2026) .
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The Faculty of Sociology works on a wide range of research topics. These research topics range from work and digitalization, migration and social theories, to world society and world politics.
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In addition to individually and collaboratively conducted research and writing projects, much of the research is externally funded, ranging from single to collaborative and long-term projects.
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