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Welcome to Equality in Social Sciences


What does equality in social science stand for?

 

Commitment to equal opportunities
Our work is intersectional and inclusive. We are committed to equal opportunities at the Faculty of Social Sciences and seek solutions for equality issues on an individual and structural level.

Tasks of the Equal Opportunities Office
As deputies of the Equal Opportunities Office at RUB, we represent the interests of women and TIN (trans, inter-, non-binary) persons of all status groups - from students to employees and professors. We are involved in meetings, committees and appointment procedures, support the implementation of the equality plan and are available as contact persons in the event of discrimination.

Raising awareness and events
We organize workshops and campaigns on topics such as safety on campus, gender-inclusive language and raising awareness of discrimination.

Contact us
We are happy to receive suggestions and questions: gleichstellung-sowi@rub.de.


Projects & Information


  • Event series “Digital Violence and Antifeminism” by Gleichstellung Philologie, Gleichstellung Sozialwissenschaft and MaJac (dates to be announced) ► Here is the link to the last event from 16.01.2025 with Juliane Lang.
  • What does university equality work mean?: Flyer for download ► Download the flyer here.
  • Zeit, dass sich was GDreht: Here you will find the link to download our sticker ► Download the sticker here.
  • Gender-inclusive language in the university context: Moodle course name | “Richtig gendern - Geschlechtergerechte Sprache im Hochschulkontext (SoSe2021)” password | gendern2021 ► Here you can find the recordings/slides of the lectures that have already taken place!
  • Gender-inclusive language (brochure): The Faculty of Social Sciences stands for diversity and appreciative communication. Gender-inclusive language is an important part of this. With this handout, we invite everyone to get to grips with “gendering” and put it into practice. A working group of the Equal Opportunities Team has produced a brochure on the subject - our conclusion: gender-inclusive language is feasible! ► Download the illustrated brochure Gender-inclusive language at the Faculty of Social Sciences or the condensed version here.
  • The target agreements on gender equality are regularly concluded between the Rectorate and the faculty and define the faculty's gender equality goals ► Here you can find the target agreements on gender equality Sowi 2020.
  • The “RUB Gender Equality Framework Plan” defines the principles and overarching gender equality goals of RUB, which apply to all members and affiliates of the university ► Here you can find the Gender Equality Framework Plan 2020-2024.

News

17.02.2025: Lecture on the occasion of the international day of women and girls in science ► "Pickering's Computer and the Physics of the Stars"

21.02.2025: Talk round on political education work on Tik Tok ► “Hacking Tik Tok? Protest and education on video platforms”

Contact

Equal Opportunity Representative
of the Faculty of
Social Science

Dr. Helena Hartlieb
E-mail: helena.hartlieb@rub.de
Office: GD 1/165
Phone: +49 234 32 - 22990
Office hours: by arrangement

Representative for Students

Melina Lindberg
E-mail: gleichstellung-sowi@rub.de
Office: GD 03/135
Office hours: Mondays from 12-14 h

Representative for Academic Employees

Maximiliane Brand
E-mail: maximiliane.brand@rub.de
Office: GD 1/337
Phone: +49 234 32 - 26646
Office hours: by arrangement

Representative for Technical and Administrative Staff

Susanne Axt-Sokolowski
E-mail: susanne.axt-sokolowski@rub.de
Office: GD 1/317
Phone: +49 234 32 - 28429


The student equal opportunity representative, together with the student equal opportunity team of the Faculty of Philology, has set up an info mailing list for interested students to share information and events on equal opportunity. Students can sign up with their RUB mail address.

To the mailing list

Consulting services

The Decentralized Equal Opportunities Office of the Faculty of Social Sciences offers free advice to all members of the faculty. Counseling can also be anonymous if desired. All issues discussed will be treated confidentially and no action will be taken without the consent of the person concerned.

What can I contact the Equal Opportunities Office about?

  •     In the event of (sexual) discrimination at work and study places at our faculty.
  •     For questions and problems regarding the compatibility of pregnancy and parenthood with studies or the workplace.
  •     For questions, requests and suggestions on gender equality issues.

The service is aimed at students, doctoral candidates, postdocs, professors and non-academic staff, and we offer support with questions about the study and work situation, discrimination and (sexualized) abuse of power as well as all aspects of gender equality.

We see ourselves as the first point of contact for questions, complaints or a simple need to talk. On request, we can also refer you to other counseling services and institutions.

We are happy to be contacted by faculty members who have concerns, requests or feedback, or who would like to contribute ideas for events, and are happy to provide information about our work at the faculty on request.

Appointments can be arranged flexibly via email, social media or the contact form. Consultations take place either in person during open consultation hours on Mondays from 12 to 2 pm in the office of the decentralized Equal Opportunities Office (GD E03/135) or can alternatively be conducted via Zoom or by telephone.