In_equality Podcast
In_equality Podcast
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In_equality Podcast – der Podcast zur UngleichheitsforschungWarum sind Einkommen, Bildung und Chancen so ungleich verteilt? Welche sozialen, politischen und wirtschaftlichen Mechanismen verstärken oder verringern diese Ungleichheiten? Und warum spielt unsere Wahrnehmung von Ungleichheit dabei eine entscheidende Rolle?Diesen Fragen widmet sich der In_equality Podcast. Einmal im Monat diskutieren die Hosts Gabi Spilker und Marius R. Busemeyer vom Exzellenzcluster „The Politics of Inequality“ an der Universität Konstanz mit führenden Expert*innen über die politischen Dimensionen von Ungleichheit. Sie beleuchten aktuelle wissenschaftliche Studien, sprechen über konkrete Praxisbeispiele und analysieren gesellschaftliche Entwicklungen, die unsere Gegenwart und Zukunft prägen.Ob Bildungsungleichheit, soziale Mobilität, Vermögensverteilung oder politische Teilhabe – der In_equality Podcast bringt fundierte Erkenntnisse aus Wissenschaft und Praxis zusammen und macht komplexe Zusammenhänge verständlich.Podcast description: In_equality Podcast – The Podcast on Inequality ResearchWhy are income, education, and opportunities so unequally distributed? What social, political, and economic mechanisms reinforce or reduce these inequalities? And why does our perception of inequality play a crucial role?The In_equality Podcast explores these questions. Once a month, hosts Gabi Spilker and Marius R. Busemeyer from the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” at the University of Konstanz engage in discussions with leading experts on the political dimensions of inequality. They examine current scientific studies, discuss practical examples, and analyze societal developments shaping our present and future.From educational inequality and social mobility to wealth distribution and political participation – the In_equality Podcast brings together solid academic insights and real-world perspectives, making complex issues accessible.
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The podcast focuses on various aspects of inequality, including educational inequality, social mobility, wealth distribution, and political participation, with episodes discussing topics like the rise of right-wing populism and its implications for democracy.
In_equality Podcast – der Podcast zur Ungleichheitsforschung
Warum sind Einkommen, Bildung und Chancen so ungleich verteilt? Welche sozialen, politischen und wirtschaftlichen Mechanismen verstärken oder verringern diese Ungleichheiten? Und warum spielt unsere Wahrnehmung von Ungleichheit dabei eine entscheidende Rolle?
Diesen Fragen widmet sich der In_equality Podcast. Einmal im Monat diskutieren die Hosts Gabi Spilker und Marius R. Busemeyer vom Exzellenzcluster „The Politics of Inequality“ an der Universität Konstanz mit führenden Expert*innen über die politischen Dimensionen von Ungleichheit. Sie beleuchten aktuelle wissenschaftliche Studien, sprechen über konkrete Praxisbeispiele und analysieren gesellschaftliche Entwicklungen, die unsere Gegenwart und Zukunft prägen.
Ob Bildungsungleichheit, soziale Mobilität, Vermögensverteilung oder politische Teilhabe – der In_equality Podcast bringt fundierte Erkenntnisse aus Wissenschaft und Praxis zusammen und macht komplexe Zusammenhänge verständlich.
Podcast description:
In_equality Podcast – The Podcast on Inequality Research
Why are income, education, and opportunities so unequally distributed? What social, political, and economic mechanisms reinforce or reduce these inequalities? And why does our perception of inequality play a crucial role?
The In_equality Podcast explores these questions. Once a month, hosts Gabi Spilker and Marius R. Busemeyer from the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality” at the University of Konstanz engage in discussions with leading experts on the political dimensions of inequality. They examine current scientific studies, discuss practical examples, and analyze societal developments shaping our present and future.
From educational inequality and social mobility to wealth distribution and political participation – the In_equality Podcast brings together solid academic insights and real-world perspectives, making complex issues accessible.
Hosts:
Marius R. Busemeyer – Professor of Comparative Political Economy at the University of Konstanz and Speaker of the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”.
Gabriele Spilker – Professor of „International Politics – Global Inequality“ at the University of Konstanz and Co-Speaker of the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”.
Guest:
Halvard Buhaug – Research Professor at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) and Professor of Political Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
® Expert in civil wars, group-based inequality, climate-conflict interactions
® Lead author of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report
Episode Overview:
In the 5th episode of the In_equality Podcast, hosts Gabriele Spilker and Marius R. Busemeyer speak with conflict researcher Halvard Buhaug about the links between inequality, political violence, and climate change. The conversation explores different types of inequality, how they affect the risk of conflict, and the role of institutions, education, and global cooperation in preventing violent escalation.
Key Topics Discussed:
1. What Is Conflict?
2. How Inequality Fuels Conflict
3. The Role of Democracy, Wealth, and Education
4. Climate Change as a Conflict Driver
5. What Can Be Done?
6. Inside the IPCC Process
Links & Ressources:
- More about the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”.
- Further Readings:
- Buhaug, H., Cederman, L.-E. & Gleditsch, K. (2014): Square Pegs in Round Holes: Inequalities, Grievances, and Civil War. International Studies Quarterly, Volume 58, Issue 2, 418–431.
- von Uexkuell, N. & Buhaug, H. (2021): Security implications of climate change: A decade of scientific progress. Journal of Peace Research, 58(1), 3-17.
- Uppsala Conflict Data Program: https://ucdp.uu.se
Mehr über den Exzellenzcluster „The Politics of Inequality“.
More about the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality”
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