Prof. Dr. Raj Kollmorgen, Professor for the Management of Social Change at the HSZG, analyzes the change in East Germany - between elites, mentalities and social anger - in current reports on MDR, SWR and ARD.
Prof. Dr. Raj Kollmorgen, Professor for the Management of Social Change at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, is a renowned social scientist and a sought-after voice in the public debate on transformation processes, East German identities and social developments. He brings his research perspectives to the general public in several current media reports - most recently on MDR, SWR and ARD.
1. MDR KULTUR - Discourse: Distant elites? Raj Kollmorgen on East Germans in leadership positions
In the program "Diskurs", Prof. Kollmorgen discusses the current elite monitor, which examines the proportion of East Germans in management positions. Although this has risen slightly in recent years, there is still no sign of real parity.
Listen to it: MDR KULTUR - Discourse
2nd SWR Kultur - Talk: East and West forever? On the power of mentalities
In the SWR Forum, Prof. Kollmorgen joins other experts to discuss the continuing differences between East and West - more than 35 years after reunification. He sheds light on why differences in mentality are not just prejudices, but an expression of profound social experiences that are passed down through generations.
To the program: SWR Forum - Forever East and West?
3rd ARD documentary - Anger. Now we're going to the West
In the current ARD documentary by Matthias Schmidt, Prof. Kollmorgen accompanies the search for the causes of the growing alienation between East and West. The documentary asks why many East Germans still feel resentment about inequalities - and how West German perceptions react to this. Prof. Kollmorgen provides historical and sociological insights that help us to gain a better understanding of today's lines of conflict.
To the documentary: ARD Mediathek - Wut. Jetzt fahren wir in den Westen
Further reports:
Prof. Dr. Raj Kollmorgen teaches and researches at the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences in the Master's program Management of social change. His work focuses on the areas of transformation research, social inequality, East German studies and social cohesion. He regularly appears as an expert on radio, television and in print and is one of the most prominent voices in East German social research.
