Social change and the life course in East Germany: a cohort approach to inequalities

Abstract

Outlines the experiences of East Germany as unification takes place. Presents the findings of a study analysing three groups of East Germans in their transitions from education to employment and subsequent careers from 1985 onwards. Suggests that the findings indicate that changes in macro structure and life courses are closely interrelated. Covers mobility, unemployment, retraining, competition, fertility rates and coping strategies.

Citation

Weymann, A., Sackmann, R. and Wingens, M. (1999), "Social change and the life course in East Germany: a cohort approach to inequalities", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 19 No. 9/10/11, pp. 85-108. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443339910788901