René Bendit:

PhD, psychologist and sociologist; free consultant and former senior researcher at the German Youth Institute (DJI) and responsible for international research co-operation (retired since 2008). 1994 - 2009: Professor and coordinator of the “Youth Programme) at the Latin American Faculty of Social Sciences (FLACSO), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lecturer at the Free University Berlin (until 2006) and at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2005; 2006 and 2009). Lecturer at the Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (2007 - 2009).

Coordinator of the International Network of Youth Researchers (INYR) (2008 - 2009)

Main issues of interest and topics of Expertise:

Comparative analysis on life conditions of young people and youth transitions in European modern and post-modern societies. Youth transitions into adult life and processes of social inclusion, disadvantage and vulnerability of young people in a globalised world. Theoretical and empirical work on young migrants and ethnic minority groups in Germany and other EU- member states; youth and youth policies in Europe and Latin America. Methods of comparative quantitative and qualitative youth research (trans-national and cross-cultural research)

Selected research projects:

Participant of several European comparative research projects like: “Youth and Housing in Germany and Europe” (1998-1999); TSER- Project: “Misleading trajectories? An Evaluation of the Unintended Effects of Labour Market Integration Policies for Young Adults in Europe” (4th framework programme of the European Commission) (2000 -2001); “Study on the State of Young People and Youth Policy in Europe” (IARD- Study, 2000-2001);”Youth Policy and Participation. Potentials of Participation and Informal Learning for the Transition of Young People to the Labour Market. A Comparison in Ten European Regions” (5th Framework Programme of the European Commission, Key Action “Improving the Socio-Economic Knowledge Base”). Chair of the scientific advisory board of the project (2001-2004). Research project: “Families and Transitions in Europe” (5 th Framework Programme of the European Commission Key Action “Improving the Socio-Economic Knowledge Base”). “Youth-Actor of Social Change (Up2Youth)”. (6 th Framework Programme of the European Commission) (2006 – 2009).

Relevant publications since 2000:

Bendit, René/ Erler, Wolfgang/Nieborg, Sima/ Schäfer, H. (Hrsg..)(2000): Kinder und Jugendkriminalität. Strategien der Prävention und intervention in Deutschland und den Niederlanden. Beiträge aus Politik, Wissenschaft und Praxis. Leske + Budrich. Opladen

Bendit, René(2000): Adolescencia y Participación. Una Visión Panorámica en los Países de la Unión Europea. Anuario de Psicología, vol. 31, n° 2, 33-57. Universidad de Barcelona

Bendit, René(2001): Participación social y política de los jóvenes en países de la Unión Europea. En: Balardini, Sergio (comp.) (2001): La Participación Social y Política de los Jóvenes en el Horizonte del Nuevo Siglo. Ediciones CLACSO- ColecciónGrupos de Trabajo de CLACSO, Buenos Aires, pp. 19-57

Bendit, René (2001): Youth Policies in Europe. En: IARD (Eds.): Study on the state of young people and youth policy in Europe. (Final reports, vol. 1: Executive summary and comparative report. Milan, Brussels

Red EGRIS (European Group for Integrated Social research) (2000): Trayectorias encauzadas o no encauzadas?. En: Propuesta Educativa, Año 10, N° 23 – Diciembre de 2000, p. 43 – 64 (FLACSO- Ediciones Novedades Educativas)

European Group for Integrated Social Research (EGRIS)(2001): Misleading Trajectories: Transition Dilemmas of Young Adults in Europe. In: Journal of Youth Studies, Vol. 4, N° 1, 101-118

Bendit, René/ Hein. Kerstin (2002): Migrant Youth in Germany. In: Walther, A./ Stauber, B. et al (eds.): Misleading Trajectories. Integration Policies for Young Adults in Europe?. Leske + Budrich. Opladen 2002, S.94-115, September 2002

Bendit, René(2002): Propuestas para una educación en América Latina. En: Hünermann, Peter/ Pérez Varela, Víctor/ Neuser, Heinz (eds.): Formar, Educar, Aprender. Promoción humana integral en una cultura global. Grupo Editorial TEMAS. Buenos Aires, p. 405 - 410

Richter, Ingo/ Bendit, René(2002): Tendencias internacionales en las políticas educativas. En: Hünermann, Peter/ Pérez Varela, Víctor/ Neuser, Heinz (eds.): Formar, Educar, Aprender. Promoción humana integral en una cultura global. Grupo Editorial TEMAS. Buenos Aires, p. 131 – 146

Biggart, A./Bendit, R./Cairns, D./Hein, K./Mörch, S. (2002): Families and Transitions in Europe: State of the Art Report (EU- Projekt:HPSE-CT2001-00079). In: University of Ulster, Dept. of Social Sciences. September 2002

Bendit, R./ Stokes, D.(2003): ´Disadvantage´: transition policies between social construction and the needs of vulnerable youth. In: López-Blasco, A./ Mc Neish, W. and Walther, A.(eds.): Young People and Contradictions of Inclusion. Towards Integrated Transition Policies in Europe. The Policy Press, University of Bristol, pp. 261-281Biggart, A./Cairns, D./Pais, J./Pappámikail, L./Bendit, R. and Hein, K. (2003): Families and Transitions in Europe: Survey Report of Young Adults in Education and Training Institutions. University of Ulster, Dept. of Social Sciences (EU- Projekt:HPSE-CT2001-00079). June 2003Bendit, R./ Hein, K.: Jugendliche in Europa auf dem Weg in die Selbstständigkeit. In: Deutsches Jugendinstitut (Hrsg.): DJI Bulletin 63. Sommer 2003, S.4-7

Bendit, R./ Stokes, D.(2003): ´Disadvantage´: transition policies between social construction and the needs of vulnerable youth. In: López-Blasco, A./ Mc Neish, W. and Walther, A.(eds.): Young People and Contradictions of Inclusion. Towards Integrated Transition Policies in Europe. The Policy Press, University of Bristol, pp. 261-281

Biggart, A./Cairns, D./Pais, J./Pappámikail, L./Bendit, R. and Hein, K. (2003): Families and Transitions in Europe: Survey Report of Young Adults in Education and Training Institutions. University of Ulster, Dept. of Social Sciences (EU- Projekt: HPSE-CT2001-00079). June

Bendit, R./ Mauger, G./v. Wolffersdorff, Chr. (hrsg.) (1993): Jugend und Gesellschaft. Deutsch-französische Forschungsperspektiven. Nomos Verlag, Baden-Baden

Mauger, G./Bendit, R./ v. Wolffersdorff, Chr. (Eds.) (2004): Jeunesse et Societés. Perspectives de la recherche en France et en Alemagne. Armand Colin. Paris

Bendit, R.(2004): Jugend in Europa. Theoretische Konzepte- Entwicklungen- Probleme. In: Frölich, M./ Haag, F./Nagel, H. et al.(Eds.): Interkulturalität in europäischer Perspektive. Jugendliche aus Migrantenfamilien und ihre Integrationschancen. Brandes & Apsel, Frankfurt a.M., p. 11-48

Bendit, R.(2004): Jugend in Europa. Theoretische Konzepte- Entwicklungen- Probleme. In: Frölich, M./ Haag, F./Nagel, H. et al.(Eds.): Interkulturalität in europäischer Perspektive. Jugendliche aus Migrantenfamilien und ihre Integrationschancen. Brandes & Apsel, Frankfurt a.M., p. 11-48

Bendit, René (2004): La modernización de la juventud y modelos de políticas de juventud en Europa: Análisis comparativo de políticas nacionales de juventud en los Estados miembros de la Unión Europea. En: CINDE – Programa Presidencial Colombia Jóen – Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Ninez y Juventud CINDE – Universidad de Manizales – GTZ – UNICEF (Eds.): Construcción de Políticas de Juventud. Análisis y Perspectivas

Bendit, René/ Hein, Kerstin/ Biggart, Andy (2004): Delayed and negotiated autonomy. Domestic emancipation of young Europeans. En: DISKURS 3/2004, p. 76 – 85

Bendit, René (2006): Migration – ein steiniger Weg? Jugendliche als Akteure zwischen Politik und eigenen Wünschen. En: DJI – Bulletin, 76, 3/2006, p. 21- 23

Bendit, René (2006): Youth Sociology and Comparative Analysis in the European Union Member States. In: PAPERS, 79, 2006. Revista de Sociología, Departamento de Sociología Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona ( NúmeroMonografico), p. 49 – 76

Bendit, René (2007): Integration and Transition Policies for Young Migrants and Ethnic Minoriry Groups in Germany. En: Krauß, E. Jürgen/ Möller,Michael/ Münchmeier, Richard (Eds.): Soziale Arbeit zwischen Ökonomisierung und Selbstbestimmung. Kasseler Personalschriften, Band 4. Universität Kassel (University of Kassel)

Bendit, René (2007): Joventut i politiques de joventut a Europa. Analisis comparativa de politiques nacionals de joventut als estats membres de la UE. En: Diputació Barcelona (Ed.) : Joventut i polítiques de jovbentut. 25 aportacions. Barcelona. Col lecció_ Documents de Treball, p. 23 - 40

Bendit, René/ Marbach, Jan (2008): Jugend und Jugendpolitik in den Ländern der EU. En: Bingel, Gabriele/ Nordmann, Anja/ Münchmeier, Richard (eds.): Die Gesellschaft und ihre Jugend. Strukturbedingungen jugendlicher Lebenslagen. Verlag Barbara Budrich. Opladen & Farmington Hills, p. 153 – 169

Bendit, René (2008): Integrationsstrategien für junge MigrantInnen und Angehörige ethnischer Minderheiten in den EU - Mitgliedstaaten. En: Bingel, Gabriele/ Nordmann, Anja/ Münchmeier, Richard (eds.): Die Gesellschaft und ihre Jugend. Strukturbedingungen jugendlicher Lebenslagen. Verlag Barbara Budrich. Opladen & Farmington Hills, p. 211 – 221

Bendit, René/ Hahn, Marina/ Miranda, Ana (Comp.) (2008): Los Jóvenes y el futuro. Procesos de inclusión social y patrones de vulnerabilidad en un mundo globalizado. Ed. Prometeo, Buenos Aires

Bendit, René/ Hahn, Marina/ Miranda, Ana (2008): Creciendo en un contexto de cambio y globalización. En: Los Jóvenes y el futuro. Procesos de inclusión social y patrones de vulnerabilidad en un mundo globalizado. Ed. Prometeo, Buenos Aires, p. 13 – 30

Bendit, René &, Hahn- Bleibtreu, Marina (Eds.) (2008): Youth Transitions. Processes of social inclusion and patterns of vulnerability in a globalised world. Barbara Budrich Publishers. Opladen & Farmington Hills

Bendit, René (2008): Growing Up in the Context of Globalization and Social Change: Present and Future of Youth Challenges for Youth Research and Youth Policies. En: Bendit, René/ Hahn- Bleibtreu, Marina (Eds.) (2008): Youth Transitions. Processes of social inclusion and patterns of vulnerability in a globalised world. Barbara Budrich Publishers. Opladen & Farmington Hills, p. 27- 40

Bendit, René (2008): Approche comparative des professionnels de jeunesse en Europe, étude de L´IARD. En: Annie Oberti – Institu national de la jeunesse et de l´education populaire (ed.): Professionnels de jeunesse et d´éducation non formelle. Colloques, travaux & séminaires. Actes du colloque a Marly le Roi, le 29, 30 novembre et 1er. décembre 2006, p. 44-53

Bendit, René (2008): Looking to the future: Some New Perspectives for Youth Research and Knowledge Based Youth Policy. En: Bendit, René/ Hahn- Bleibtreu, Marina (Eds.) (2008): Youth Transitions. Processes of social inclusion and patterns of vulnerability in a globalised world. Barbara Budrich Publishers. Opladen & Farmington Hills, p.359 - 371

Plug, W./ Kieley, E./Hein, K./Ferreira, V./Bendit, R./du Bois- Reymond/ Machado Pais, J.: Modernised Transitions and Disadvantage Policies: Netherlands, Portugal, Ireland and Migrant Youth in Germany. In: Walther, A./ Stauber, B. et al (eds.): Misleading Trajectories. Integration Policies for Young Adults in Europe? (an EGRIS Publication). Leske + Budrich. Opladen 2002, S.94-115

Wallace, Claire & Bendit, René (2009): Youth Policies in Europe. Towards a classification of different tendencies in youth policies in the European Union. In: Journal of Social Policy, June 2009