englischThe representation of the 'Arab woman' in Western discourse occurs dualistically - either as a victim of repressive structures or as an eroticised-imagined harem lady. Colonial continuities are thus still evident today. Based on Lila Abu-Lughod's critique anchored in postcolonial theory, [...]

englischThe situation of the DGB trade unions has been interpreted disparately since the end of the 2000s. For one side, they are experiencing a comeback. For the other, the decline that has been attested since the beginning of the 21st century is continuing. In order to resolve this contradictory [...]

englischThe media is often accused of being manipulated, biased or even controlled. Does it even abuse its power as the ‘fourth estate’? In this book, the author explores these questions from a value-free perspective and concludes that everything the media is accused of is already part of all [...]

englischHow are older female characters portrayed in popular literature of the last 20 years? What goals and dreams do they have? What challenges do they have to overcome and how do they do it?

In the light novels selected by historian and sociologist Birgit Panke-Kochinke, numerous ways are shown [...]

englischThis book documents a comprehensive evaluation of the ‘Haus des Jugendrechts’ (House of Juvenile Justice) in Leipzig. In this institution, youth welfare services, the police and the juvenile public prosecutor's office work together under one roof in order to optimise interagency cooperation [...]

englischWe need a strong European Union to face the numerous crises and challenges as well as the resulting changes and transformations in the 21st century. A critical examination and an open discussion about existing facts, future developments and approaches to solutions are indispensable.

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englischGuaranteeing security is one of the most important promises made by the state to its citizens and, moreover, a decisive economic and location factor - especially for a region like the Ruhrgebiet, which, in addition to industry, is characterized above all by a high population density and [...]