Institut für Gesellschaftswissenschaften (Institute for Social Sciences)

The Institut für Gesellschaftswissenschaften (Institute for Social Sciences) was an academic institution established in East Germany during the Cold War period. It focused on studying society, politics, and economics from a Marxist-Leninist perspective to support the state's ideological goals. The institute trained scholars, conducted research, and provided education aligned with socialist principles. It aimed to analyze social phenomena within the framework of socialist ideology, promoting the development of a socialist society. Overall, it played a key role in shaping East German academic and political discourse on social sciences during its operation.