Team Steiber is participating in the European Population Conference (EPC) 2026 in Bologna, Italy

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Last week, 13 members of our Department presented their research at the FACES conference ("Families and Challenges in Evolving Societies in the D-A-CH Region and beyond“) in Munich, hosted by the Deut...

Abstract. This study examines the implications for gender equality of the increasing prevalence of heterosexual couples in which the woman is more highly e

Germany is one of the most popular destinations for students and scholars worldwide, but those pursuing academic careers face significant hurdles to success.

The WFRN Welcomes 2026 Early Career Fellowship Recipients! To date, 170 early-career scholars have participated in the WFRN’s Early Career Fellowship Program. This program is designed to deliver a var...

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Mainstream theories tend to consider housework a form of labor and its gendered division a result of resource exchange or bargaining and an act of “doing gender...

Even a low-ball estimate of the cost of time shows just how misleading an estimate based only on money expenditures really is.

Abstract. Gender pension gaps (GPGs) represent crucial indicators of gender inequalities over the life course. Despite reaching higher levels, they have re

Team Steiber is represented at the conference “Demography and Social Inequality”.

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ABOUT THE EVENT Work and Family Researchers Network next conference will be June 17-20, 2026 at Concordia University in Montreal Canada.  The WFRN will host preconference events on June 17, including ...

Objective This study examines the role of changes in paid work and housework time on first-time mothers' and fathers' mental health trajectories. Background The transition into parenthood is a key...

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Transitions to adulthood are increasingly delayed in low-fertility countries, particularly among highly educated women, with significant implications …

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