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This collection addresses critical issues surrounding gender equality and social security within the framework of the SGB II. It begins with foundational questions on universal citizenship and gender disparities, followed by discussions on legal mechanisms for gender-sensitive basic security. The authors explore the statistical underpinnings of SGB II, highlighting challenges in gender-sensitive data collection and analysis. The text examines the implications of the transition from unemployment and social assistance to ALG II, particularly focusing on the distribution effects of this system change. Several contributions analyze specific groups, such as unemployed individuals who do not receive benefits, and the gender-specific impacts of SGB II on access to services. The discourse includes inquiries into activation versus exclusion, especially regarding single mothers and their experiences with advisory and integration services. Observations from case handling in various SGB II agencies reveal the complexities of gender issues in practice. The collection also critiques the institutionalization of gender policy within SGB II, questioning whether equality measures are treated as luxuries rather than necessities. It concludes with insights from local women’s representatives, reflecting on the practical implications of embedding gender equality in social security systems. Overall, the work provides a comprehensive examination of