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<p>Social prestige is a&#xa0;key factor in classifying individuals within the social status hierarchy and is closely linked to the employment system. To date, statistical correlations between occupational prestige, income, and educational level have been demonstrated most frequently. At the same time, prestige research has largely neglected to include nonworking population groups such as housewives, househusbands, and the unemployed. This paper aims to fill this gap by providing information on how highly these groups are regarded compared to the employed population and by examining in greater depth the factors that shape perceptions of these groups’ prestige. To identify these factors, a&#xa0;qualitative primary data collection (structured interviews with members of the employed population in Germany) was conducted. In addition to group-specific aspects, an overarching pattern of evaluation can be identified that is strongly influenced by a&#xa0;focus on employment-related benefits. The study design enables a&#xa0;sound understanding of the <i>construction mechanism</i> of prestige and thus of social inequality. Overall, the study contributes to the further development of this field of research in terms of content and methodology, and it offers starting points for critical reflection on normative social values.</p>

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Wie wird Nichterwerbstätigkeit wahrgenommen? Eine qualitative Untersuchung des gesellschaftlichen Ansehens von Hausfrauen, Hausmännern und Arbeitslosen

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    2026年7月8日

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  • Katrin Stache

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Social prestige is a key factor in classifying individuals within the social status hierarchy and is closely linked to the employment system. To date, statistical correlations between occupational prestige, income, and educational level have been demonstrated most frequently. At the same time, prestige research has largely neglected to include nonworking population groups such as housewives, househusbands, and the unemployed. This paper aims to fill this gap by providing information on how highly these groups are regarded compared to the employed population and by examining in greater depth the factors that shape perceptions of these groups’ prestige. To identify these factors, a qualitative primary data collection (structured interviews with members of the employed population in Germany) was conducted. In addition to group-specific aspects, an overarching pattern of evaluation can be identified that is strongly influenced by a focus on employment-related benefits. The study design enables a sound understanding of the construction mechanism of prestige and thus of social inequality. Overall, the study contributes to the further development of this field of research in terms of content and methodology, and it offers starting points for critical reflection on normative social values.