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Chart of the Month | 25.10.2017In Germany One in Four Belongs to the Protestant Church

Approximately 22 million people in Germany belong to the Protestant Church. This corresponds to about 27% of the total population. This makes the Protestant Church about as large as the Catholic Church with slightly more than 23 million members (28%). more: In Germany One in Four Belongs to the Protestant Church …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: In Germany One in Four Belongs to the Protestant Church)

Chart of the Month | 25.09.2017Available Housing Has an Impact on Birth Rates

There are considerable regional differences regarding the final number of children per woman within Germany. This is the result of a new study by the BiB. more: Available Housing Has an Impact on Birth Rates …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Available Housing Has an Impact on Birth Rates)

New Article in “European Sociological Review” | 07.09.2017Are There Country-Specific Differences in the Fertility of Highly Mobile Workers?

A new article published in the European Sociological Review sheds light on the connection between reproductive behaviour and job-related spatial mobility in four European countries. more: Are There Country-Specific Differences in the Fertility of Highly Mobile Workers? …

Logo of the research project “Job Mobilities and Family Lives in Europe” (refer to: Are There Country-Specific Differences in the Fertility of Highly Mobile Workers?)

Chart of the Month | 06.09.2017Parliamentary Elections in 2017: One in Two Eligible Voters is Older than 52 Years

In the forthcoming German parliamentary elections the eligible voters will be older as ever before. According to calculations of the BiB, the median age of the electorate living in Germany has, for the first time, gone beyond the age of 52 years. more: Parliamentary Elections in 2017: One in Two Eligible Voters is Older than 52 Years …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Parliamentary Elections in 2017: One in Two Eligible Voters is Older than 52 Years)

New Research Director | 01.09.2017Nikola Sander Has Been Appointed as New Research Director at the BiB

On September 1, 2017, Dr. Nikola Sander took over the coordination of the Institute’s research activities in the area of migration and mobility. more: Nikola Sander Has Been Appointed as New Research Director at the BiB …

Dr. Nikola Sander (refer to: Nikola Sander Has Been Appointed as New Research Director at the BiB)

Chart of the Month | 28.08.2017Parenthood Pushes Women into Unpaid Work

In Germany, couples without children are mostly living in an equal relationship. However, childbirth still reinforces the traditional gender roles of men and women. more: Parenthood Pushes Women into Unpaid Work …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Parenthood Pushes Women into Unpaid Work)

European Sociological Association 2017 | 11.07.2017“(Un)Making Europe: Capitalism, Solidarities, Subjectivities”

At the 13th conference of the European Sociological Association (ESA) in Athens, researchers of the BiB will present their latest research results. more: “(Un)Making Europe: Capitalism, Solidarities, Subjectivities” …

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Chart of the Month | 10.07.2017Family Planning Essential Future Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa

On the occasion of the World Population Day on family planning on 11 July the BiB points out that the African countries located in Sub-Saharan Africa are facing a considerable demographic challenge. more: Family Planning Essential Future Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Family Planning Essential Future Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa)

Chart of the Month | 21.06.2017Women are Increasingly Contributing to Household Income

In Germany, there has been a steady growth in women’s contributions to household incomes of couples in recent years. Whereas in 1998 paid work of women only accounted for about a quarter of the net income in couple households, the share increased to more than a third until 2013. more: Women are Increasingly Contributing to Household Income …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: Women are Increasingly Contributing to Household Income)

Chart of the Month | 17.05.2017More and More Children Grow up with Single Parents

The number of minor children growing up with only one parent has significantly increased in recent years. Whilst in 1996 there were approximately 1.9 million, there are already 2.3 million minor children living in a single-parent family today. more: More and More Children Grow up with Single Parents …

Two press releases of the Institute (refer to: More and More Children Grow up with Single Parents)

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