Wiebke Scharathow

Dr. Wiebke Scharathow is a Senior Academic Councillor at the Department of Social Pedagogy, Institute of Educational Science, Freiburg University of Education. She holds a Dr. phil. (summa cum laude) from the University of Oldenburg (2013) and a Diplom in Intercultural Education (2007). Her academic career spans roles at Freiburg University of Education (since 2012) and the University of Oldenburg (2007-2012).

• Education: Diplom in Intercultural Education, University of Oldenburg (2007)
• Doctorate: Dr. phil., University of Oldenburg (2013, summa cum laude)

Her research focuses on social inequality, anti-racism critique, migration education, critical social work, and qualitative-interpretive social research. She explores how power structures like racism and capitalism intersect with educational practices and family dynamics.

Her recent publications highlight critical social work in restrictive contexts, ethnicity and intersectionality studies, and parental agency in educational institutions. Themes include racial discrimination, biographical research, and institutional critique, with sub-fields like critical pedagogy and reflexive practices.

• Scientific Awards: summa cum laude promotion (2013)

She collaborates on projects such as ELEN (funded by Swiss National Fund) and IKÖ³ (racism-critical youth work), emphasizing solidarity networks and anti-discrimination policies. Her work bridges power dynamics, collective agency, and democratic education in right-wing populist contexts.