Alexandra Scheele

Prof. Alexandra Scheele is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Economics and Labor at the Universität Bielefeld's Faculty of Sociology. Her research focuses on gender equality, labor markets, and transnational policy frameworks. She leads the DFG Research Training Group 2951 on cross-border labor markets and serves as an expert for EU gender equality initiatives. Current roles include editorship of the Zeitschrift für Soziologie and spokesperson for the ConGeD research focus area.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy (Magna cum Laude), Philipps-Universität Marburg (2006)
• Habilitation in Social Sciences, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg (2017)
• M.A. in Political Science, German Literature, and Media Studies (1995)

Research Interests: Gender and democracy contestations, transnational labor market dynamics, EU gender equality policies, and the intersection of work and care crises. Notable projects include the VolkswagenStiftung-funded 'Double Fragility' study on care crises during the pandemic and the EU PROGRESS-funded initiative addressing gender pay gaps.

Awards and Recognition:

• ProFiL Leadership Program Participant (2009–2010)
• T.H. Marshall Fellowship (2007–2008)

Grants and Editorial Roles: Led projects on gender equality and labor policy, including the Hans-Böckler-Stiftung initiative on digital pay equity. Serves as editor of Femina Politica and co-editor of the 'Arbeit, Demokratie und Geschlecht' book series. Active in professional organizations like the German Sociological Association (DGS) and German Political Science Association (DVPW).

Labs/Teams: Head of the Scheele Group and member of the BiSEd research network.