englischThis book publishes the findings of research into fathers in Austria. It focuses on qualitative aspects of their paternity leave, the challenges met by their partners and, finally, their long-term involvement in family work.

The book’s main research areas are fathers on paternity leave, paid [...]

englischThe debate about the relationship between gender and justice in technology organisations shows gender equality as a contradictory phenomenon, which raises the question of how gender equality is dealt with in organisational practice. In this book, historically and socially produced design [...]

englischBased on extensive interview data, this study argues that in the countries it studies (Austria, England & Wales) the police force consists of highly entrenched structures that perpetuate gender divisions and the hegemonic position of masculinity. In order to create a fully inclusive [...]

englischDiversity has become a desirable ideal in the late modern work-oriented society. In particular, diversity is a goal of large global companies, which have already implemented concepts for managing it. Is diversity, however, also an issue of co-determination? While focusing on diversity in [...]

englischWhat is the role of emotions in the field of politics? How important is emotional capital and what does doing emotional work mean? What role do gender and the body play in this respect? How are daily politics affected by the increasing relevance of social media? Does social media lead to new [...]

englischHow are trade unions reacting to the persisting gender inequalities in the labour market in Germany and France? This study addresses this question using a historical comparison, a comparison of the organisations in question as well as a comparison of typical interpretation patterns of trade [...]

englischWith the transformation of industrial societies, gender relations have started to change, and organisations are increasingly under pressure to make progress on equality. So the question arises of whether and to what extent they will continue to remain places which (re-)produce traditional [...]

englischBy now neo-institutionalism is a highly well received theoretical approach, being discussed intensely not only in organizational research, but also in gender studies. Its attractiveness as a source of inspiration for the analysis of organizations and gender can no longer be ignored. [...]

englischThe textbook gives an overview of current academic discourse on gender politics in economy, politics and administration. It presents theory-based analyses and empirical findings as well as concepts and solutions proposed for greater gender equality.

The aim is to compare and contrast gender [...]

englischIt is obvious, that since the introduction of the official category “people with a migration background”, almost every fifth person in Germany themselves or a parent has cross-border migration experience. What are the implications? What about their opportunities in political participation? [...]