Lecture series: Transformation of social (in)equality - new forms of poverty, new pacts against poverty?

The lecture series "Transformations and the urban-rural relationship (in North Hesse)" focuses on different facets of the socio-ecological turnaround, including the region of North Hesse. Every week, two speakers from academia and practice will give lectures and discuss with each other. One of the lectures will be dedicated to reviewing the general state of knowledge on individual aspects of the transformation. The second lecture will focus on North Hesse and discuss the challenges arising from the socio-ecological transition for the region. The aim is to work out which new urban-rural conflicts are associated with the expansion of renewable energies, which challenges the North Hessian economy is facing and that the transformation processes not only have an economic side, but are also changing the North Hessian party and media landscape

Organization: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schroeder, Head of the Department of Political System of the Federal Republic of Germany - Statehood in Transition

Topic on 10.01.2023: Transformation of social (in)equality - new forms of poverty, new pacts against poverty?
The living and working environment of people in Germany is undergoing fundamental changes - primarily due to technological changes and digitalization processes. The external shock of the coronavirus pandemic acted as a catalyst in this context, further accelerating the transformations that were already taking place. In particular, the decoupling of work location and workforce, so-called mobile working, has become increasingly important. However, such developments not only have positive effects, they can also pose a threat to employees. Against this background, the question arises as to the extent to which new forms of poverty (could) arise in Germany. Are more people actually at risk of social decline? Who are the people affected, how is wealth distributed in Germany and how can we take political countermeasures - both at a national level and in North Hesse?

Speakers:Dr. Markus M. Grabka (DIW Berlin), Ilona Friedrich (Mayor of the City of Kassel)