Intergenerational Educational Inequality and Its Transmission in China’s Elite Universities

Wei, Jianwen; Li, Shuanglong; Han, Yang; Fu, Wangqian

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.813620

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“…For instance, in the broader Chinese context, the influence of the government's ideological propaganda on local society is profound. Rulers might not wish for the educated population to be free thinkers; they hope those emerging from Chinese education can seamlessly fit into Chinese society, contributing to economic growth while overlooking personal growth and realization, whose evident example is gaokao which even can alleviate Chinese education inequality to some extent [8,9]. This often results in individuals appearing uniformly molded, a phenomenon this paper refers to as the cultivation of the "unenlightened" by Chinese education.…”

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Study of Educational Inequality in China: An Analysis of Cultural Openness

Yao

2024

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In the realm of educational research, the investigation of disparities has long been a focal point, yet the intricate interplay between sociocultural factors and educational outcomes remains under-explored. This paper scrutinizes the nexus between educational inequality and cultural openness in China's distinctive socioeconomic framework. Anchored in the theory of social reproduction and leveraging economic sociology, the research adopts a qualitative analysis of the sociocultural milieu's impact on out-school education, positing that regional economic disparities culminate in varied degrees of cultural openness, which in turn shape the 'enlightenment level' of individuals. The study reveals that cultural openness significantly influences the distribution of educational resources, thereby affecting student performance and teacher quality, creating a feedback loop that exacerbates educational disparities. Conclusively, the paper asserts that regional economic heterogeneity and resultant sociocultural dynamics are central to educational inequality. It calls for a multifaceted scholarly approach to address these disparities, suggesting that enhancing cultural openness through societal transformation may be as critical as economic interventions to mitigate educational inequities.

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Study of Educational Inequality in China: An Analysis of Cultural Openness

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2024

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Moving into higher education: An examination of student mobility under the Independent Freshman Admission Program in China

Cui,

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Chen

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Student mobility, as a significant component of population movements, shapes the distribution of intellectual individuals and reflects regional equity in access to higher education. In China, the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) traditionally governs university admissions through a province‐based quota scheme. In 2003, the Independent Freshman Admission Program (IFAP) was introduced to enhance flexibility and university autonomy in the admissions process, in which no quota is set for each province, breaking geographical constraints. However, the extent to which the IFAP has impacted student mobility remains largely unexplored. This study investigates the province‐to‐university migration patterns under different higher education admission schemes, revealing IFAP's preference for recruiting students from provinces with well‐developed basic education and a large student population. Furthermore, under the IFAP, students tend to flow to the top‐ranked universities and concentrate in favourable locations, such as First‐tier cities, while the quota allocation shows a more balanced distribution. These findings highlight the crucial role of policy in shaping student mobility, particularly within the context of strong institutional forces, and underscore the need to develop refined policies that balance equitable educational opportunities and regional equity.

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Intergenerational Educational Inequality and Its Transmission in China’s Elite Universities

Cited by 2 publications

References 41 publications

Study of Educational Inequality in China: An Analysis of Cultural Openness

Study of Educational Inequality in China: An Analysis of Cultural Openness

Moving into higher education: An examination of student mobility under the Independent Freshman Admission Program in China

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