The project

Mapping inequalities through the life course

Mapineq is a collaborative effort to respond to the imperative challenge of the European Union for identifying and tackling the main drivers of inequality trends.

Mapineq analyses educational, socioeconomic, and health inequalities, and the interdependence between them across the life time and cohorts.

Latest news:

Blog – Why citizenship means environmental privilege in German cities

A new study finds: Non-nationals who live in German cities are exposed to more air pollution and have less access to green spaces than nationals. Income level does not seem to factor into this. But there is a third variable which correlates: anti-foreigner sentiment.

Blog – Why social mobility needs more than good grades

Education remains a key tool for social mobility, especially for lower-class students, and policies like scholarships and academic support programs are crucial. Yet, it’s unrealistic to think education alone can fix inequality.

Blog – Family policies and fertility: National strategies and their impact

The study by Sehar Ezdi, Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Heta Pöyliö, and Jani Erola from the University of Turku examines the impact of family policies on childbearing in Finland, Germany, and the UK, revealing that their effectiveness varies depending on the national context.

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