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Mirjam Fischer is a quantitative sociologist specializing in sexual and gender diversity research across Europe. She currently holds a visiting professorship at the Center for Transdisciplinary Gender Studies, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and serves as a postdoctoral researcher at Goethe University Frankfurt's Institute of Sociology. Her work examines marginalization mechanisms in academic careers and health disparities among LGBTQI* populations.
- Doctorate in Sociology (University of Amsterdam, 2019)
- 2023-present: Visiting Professor at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
- 2021-present: Research Associate at Goethe University Frankfurt
Her research interests include:
- Sexual and gender minority mental health
- Social network stratification among LGBTQ+ communities
- Family dynamics and parental relationships
- Labor market disparities for gender-diverse populations
- Methodological innovations in sampling marginalized groups
- Impact of societal alienation on well-being
Recent publications show methodological expertise in probability sampling and comparative analysis, with particular focus on:
- Quantitative analysis of same-sex parenting outcomes
- Contextual factors affecting LGBTQ+ health
- Technical advances in surveying hard-to-reach populations
- Meta-analysis of mental health disparities
- Register-based research design for family studies
- Discrimination measurement in panel surveys
Key methodological contributions include developing a sampling frame for same-sex couples using Dutch population registers, which enabled the largest probability-based survey of LGBTQ+ families in the Netherlands. Her work addresses critical gaps in representative data for sexual and gender minority populations through innovative survey designs and comparative analyses.
