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ALLBUS (GGSS - the German General Social Survey) is a biennial trend survey based on random samples of the German population. Established in 1980, its mission is to monitor attitudes, behavior, and social change in Germany. Each ALLBUS cross-sectional survey consists of one or two main question modules covering changing topics, a range of supplementary questions and a core module providing detailed demographic information. Additionally, data on the interview and the interviewers are provided as well. Key topics generally follow a 10-year replication cycle, many individual indicators and item batteries are replicated at shorter intervals. Since the mid-1980ies ALLBUS also regularly hosts one or two modules of the ISSP (International Social Survey Programme). The main question module of ALLBUS/GGSS 2004 covers the topic of "Social Inequality.” In addition to questions on objective indicators of unequal living conditions, the module contains questions on subjective perceptions and evaluations of inequality, on health and on access to information technology (‘Digital Divide’). Other topics are, for example, political attitudes, free time activities and media use, and perception of gender roles. Additionally, the ISSP modules "Citizenship" and "National Identity II" are included.1. Free time activities and media use: reading books; reading magazines; listening to records, CD´s, cassettes; watching videos, DVDs; using the computer; surfing the Internet; private further education; relaxing, being lazy; walking or hiking; yoga, meditation; going to restaurants; visiting friends; visiting relatives; playing games; taking short trips; participating in politics; voluntary activities or honorary offices; attending church or religious events; indulging in art and music; do it yourself; active sport; attending sports events; going to the cinema, to pop concerts, jazz or dance events; classic culture (i.e. opera, classical concerts, theater, exhibitions); mobile phone use;...