Institutionalised Inequalities in the Educational System

My research on inequalities deals mainly with the question of how institutions and processes of education (can) contribute to equal opportunities and justice and/or promote social differentiation for example by elitist education or by enhancing excellence.

Starting from this key question I work on learning careers, socialisation processes and institutional reforms particularly at school, university and continuing education.

Currently my research focuses on theoretical and empirical studies on academic careers with a comparison between the disciplines and the sexes.

Research Projects

Status Passage Doctorate: Supervision and Promotion on the Example of the Disciplines Political Science and Chemistry (2011−2012)

Academic Careers: Orientation, Planning and Counselling on the Example of the Disciplines Political Science and Chemistry (2008−2011)

Network Teachers in Informatics, Science and Technology – Education and Continuing Education of Teachers on Questions of Coeducation (1988−1992)