Research in focus
FWF-Project: Affluence and the gender gap in STEM study choices
Surprisingly, female underrepresentation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors is larger in more affluent societies. This Gender-Equality Paradox (GEP) is theoretically explained by individuals' greater economic opportunities for gendered self-expression. Yet, what the effect is of individual-level household affluence on men's and women's STEM study preferences and choices is largely unknown, let alone whether household affluence accounts for GEP. In addition, the literature did not investigate mediators of household affluence effects and variation in these effects across contexts.
Primary researchers involved
Wilfred Uunk (Principal investigator)
Contact information
Faculty of Social and Political Science
University of Innsbruck
Dean's Office
Universitaetsstrasse 15, rooms o-1.01 & o-1.02
A-6020 Innsbruck
Tel: +43 512 507-30060
Fax: +43 512 507-30069
E-Mail: dean-sopo[at]uibk.ac.at
Event calender
- 16.10.2023-15.01.2024: Montagsvorlesung im Treibhaus
Tirol für Anfänger:innen und Fortgeschrittene, Einheimische, Mehrheimische und Zuagroaste. Mit: Dr. Lore Hayek, Prof. Markus Schermer.
Events | 16.10.2023 - 27.11.-11.12.2023: Exhibition "The Uncondemned Genocide of Ukrainians Repeats"
Holodomor 1932-1933: Innsbruck Commemoration Month 2023
Events | 27.11.2023
13th of December 2023: Inauguration Lectures Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Uta Rußmann and Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Senn
The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences invites to the Inauguration Lectures by Univ.-Prof.in. Dr.in Uta Rußmann, Department of Media, Society and Communication, and Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martin Senn, Department of Political Science.
31th of January 2024: Habilitationsvorträge Ass.-Prof.in Dr.in Rike Stotten und Ass.-Prof. Dr. Jodok Troy & Semesterabschluss
The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences invites to the Habilitation Lectures by Ass.-Prof.in. Dr.in Rike Stotten, Department of Sociology, and Ass.-Prof. Dr. Jodok Troy, Department of Political Science. Within this event, Prof. Dr. Albrecht Becker will also provide information about the Ombuds Office for Good Scientific Practice at the University of Innsbruck.
Afterwards, we invite you to a cozy end-of-semester get-together with finger food and drinks.