Social Conflicts and Group Differences

prof. 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?

prof. 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?

dr. 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?

dr. Joost Oude Groeniger

Social inequalities in health

What are the causes and consequences of social inequalities in health and health-related behaviors?

dr. 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?

Roy Kemmers, MSc

Political discontent

Understanding the nature, backgrounds and consequences of political discontent from the perspective of ordinary citizens.

Kjell Noordzij, MSc

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?

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?

Vivian Visser, MSc

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?