Social Conflicts and Group Differences

Researchers

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p rof. dr. Willem de Koster
Cultural sociology; political sociology; sociology of health
1. What are the nature, backgrounds and consequences of social conflicts?
2. How do different groups respond to government measures, information campaigns, or characteristics of their living environment?
p rof. dr. Jeroen van der Waal
Stratification sociology; political sociology; sociology of health
How can stratified patterns in political attitudes and behaviors, and in health and health-related behaviors be explained?

Bob Bronshoff
d r. Samira van Bohemen
The social organization of sexuality
Sexuality and desire have a social origin, that is a widely shared idea. But how do social inequalities and people's cultural backgrounds shape their sexual desires?
d r. Joost Oude Groeniger
Social inequalities in health
What are the causes and consequences of social inequalities in health and health-related behaviors?
d r. Jonathan Mijs
Views on inequality in the Netherlands and the U.S.
While income and wealth inequality have risen substantially in many Western countries in recent decades, we see only limited social unrest and consternation. Why is this?
dr. Roy Kemmers
Political discontent
Understanding the nature, backgrounds and consequences of political discontent from the perspective of ordinary citizens.

Chilled Winston
dr. Kjell Noordzij
Distrust in politics and status differences
What is the role of status differences in current political conflicts? And what is the role of the cultural distance that many less-educated citizens experience to the lifeworlds of politicians?
dr. Lore van Praag
Ethnic inequalities, diversity and climate changes
- How do environmental changes impact migration decision-making, transnational practices and integration processes?
- How do civil society organisations, media discourses and migrant women define ‘gender empowerment and inclusion’ in different social, political and economic spheres across European countries?
dr. Sie Long Cheung
Health and intergenerational solidarity among Chinese migrants
What are the characteristics of the health and intergenerational solidarity among Chinese (or non-western) migrants? And which factors are of influence?
drs. Josje ten Kate, MSc
Vaccine skepticism
In what ways do different groups view vaccines and how does this play a role in their vaccination decisions?
dr. Vivian Visser
Civic participation and status differences
How can social differences in participation in citizens’ initiatives be understood and what is the role of social status in this? This research at the intersection of sociology and public administration studies the perspectives of both citizens and civil servants.
Elske van den Hoogen, MSc
Views on the European Union
How can views of the EU among different groups be understood? In answering that question, this study pays particular attention to what the EU means to different citizens.
Thijs Lindner, MSc
Views on social security
How can views of social security among different groups be understood? In answering that question, this study pays particular attention to what social security means to different citizens.
Tim van Meurs, MSc, MA
Educational differences in use of health information
Why are less-educated people less likely to use health information from official sources? And what is the role of anti-institutionalism in this?
Robbert Goverts
Dutch rap and well-being
Dutch rap has recently become the most popular music genre in the Netherlands, but what is it actually about, and how does rap play a role in the lives of listeners?