Aladin El-Mafaalani
Aladin El-Mafaalani is a prominent German sociologist specializing in migration and educational sociology, currently serving as a professor at the Technical University of Dortmund. He gained recognition for his critical examination of societal attitudes towards children, particularly in the context of political decisions that often neglect their needs. His recent work, including the book 'Kinder – Minderheiten ohne Schutz', highlights the paradox of societal love for children juxtaposed with their systemic neglect, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Aladin El-Mafaalani speaks about 'superdiversity' in schools and the political representation of children and youth.
SZ-Podcast: „Die gefährlichste Attacke auf die Meinungsfreiheit“ - Meinung
Germany· 2026-03-01
Aladin El-Mafaalani is a professor at TU Dortmund and one of the most important education researchers in the country.
Soziologe Aladin El-Mafaalani: Warum das Misstrauen in der Gesellschaft zunimmt - KulturGermany· 2026-01-28Aladin El-Mafaalani is a prominent sociologist in Germany who has published several bestsellers and discusses the dangers of growing distrust in democracy.
Aladin El-Mafaalani über Misstrauen, Verschwörungstheorien und Populismus
Switzerland· 2025-12-22
Aladin El-Mafaalani used a metaphor to describe society as a space where people come and go.
Warum derbe Sprache polarisiert und verbindetSwitzerland· 2025-10-27
Aladin El-Mafaalani has found that migrants at the 'katzentisch' experience certain conflicts.
Wie eine Migrationsforscherin die Gewalt erklärtSwitzerland· 2025-09-05
Aladin El-Mafaalani believes that conflicts will increase as integration progresses.
Die Mehrheitsgesellschaft hat das Recht, die eigene Kultur zu schützenSwitzerland· 2025-08-13
Aladin El-Mafaalani is a professor of migration and educational sociology who discusses the societal neglect of children.
Soziologe zur Lage der Kinder: „In der analogen Welt stören Kinder immer“ - KulturGermany· 2025-06-17
