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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?