Albert Scherr

Albert Scherr is a faculty member at PH Freiburg (Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg), where he conducts research in the sociology of discrimination, racism, and social inequality. His work is deeply rooted in classical and contemporary sociological theory, engaging with the ideas of Max Weber, Norbert Elias, Robert K. Merton, and Pierre Bourdieu.

His research focuses on understanding racism as a structural, institutional, and interactional phenomenon, emphasizing the interplay between social structures, practices, and semantics. He advocates for a dialectical approach to racism research that examines both oppressive mechanisms and forms of resistance, including everyday cosmopolitanism and antiracist practices. His theoretical contributions highlight the importance of contextualizing racism within broader power relations, class inequalities, and global capitalism.

The available publications indicate a strong focus on theoretical clarification and interdisciplinary dialogue, particularly between sociology, history, and education. His recent works include contributions to the Handbook of Discrimination (2016) and an article in Soziale Probleme (2021), where he develops a problem-sociological analysis of discrimination.

Based on the publication trends, his scholarly work bridges sociological theory with critical social research, contributing to ongoing debates about the nature, function, and critique of racism in modern societies.

• Discrimination and Critique of Discrimination: A Problem-Sociological Analysis (2021)
• Sociological Research on Discrimination (2016)

Albert Scherr actively contributes to academic discourse through commentary and theoretical engagement, particularly in German-speaking sociological and educational contexts. While no specific grants or advising roles are mentioned, his publications suggest a sustained scholarly presence in the field of discrimination studies. He emphasizes the need for reflexivity in research and calls for interdisciplinary collaboration to advance racism research.

His work is associated with critical sociological traditions and contributes to shaping conceptual frameworks for analyzing social exclusion and inequality in educational and societal institutions.