Overall, children in Germany live in households with below average incomes; therefore social policies that address the vulnerable position of Germany's children are necessary. These policies should cover targeted financial transfers as well as improvements in day care provision for children....

Even though second generation immigrants make up ever increasing population shares in industrialized countries we know little about their social integration and well-being. This study focuses on the educational attainment of German born children of immigrants. Their schooling success still lags...

1. Introduction -- 2.History Lessons -- 3. On the Runway -- 4. Roles and Responsibilities -- 5. Living to Work -- 6. Bamboo Ceiling -- 7. All Work and Play -- 8. Metaphorically Speaking -- 9. Reverse Angle -- 10. A View to the Future.

Etwa 11,5 Prozent der 2,6 Millionen Studierenden an deutschen Hochschulen kommen aus dem Ausland. Als Fachkräfte der Zukunft sind sie ein wichtiges Potenzial für den Arbeitsmarkt und bereichern die Gesellschaft. Wer bleiben möchte, muss jedoch mit Schwierigkeiten rechnen. Wichtig ist es...