The level of development of higher education(HE)is an important indicator to measure the development of the social economy and the civilization of a region or country.In this article,we compare the distribution of the...The level of development of higher education(HE)is an important indicator to measure the development of the social economy and the civilization of a region or country.In this article,we compare the distribution of the freshmen of ethnic minorities(EMs)with the distribution of EMs over the population,based on a sample of 1464 freshmen from 25 EMs of Yunnan Province in People's Republic of China(PRC).Although this analysis shows that access to HE is equal for some categories of EM students,it still shows that access to HE is harder for these minorities in comparison with freshmen from Han(major ethnic group comprising of 92%of the Chinese population)families.展开更多
Based on a survey of students from different social strata,different family backgrounds and different levels of access to higher education in 10 higher education institutions(HEIs)in Yunnan,an ethnic minority(EM)provi...Based on a survey of students from different social strata,different family backgrounds and different levels of access to higher education in 10 higher education institutions(HEIs)in Yunnan,an ethnic minority(EM)province,this essay tries to find out the discrepancy in the enrollment opportunity of higher education for children from different strata in the EM province in order to find a breakthrough to narrow the gap.展开更多
Access to higher education in China has opened up significantly in the move towards a mass higher education system.However,aggregate growth does not necessarily imply fair or reasonable distribution of opportunity.In ...Access to higher education in China has opened up significantly in the move towards a mass higher education system.However,aggregate growth does not necessarily imply fair or reasonable distribution of opportunity.In fact,the expansion of higher education has a rather more complex influence on opportunity when admissions statistics are viewed by geographical region,rural and urban environment,social class,type of school,gender,and ethnicity.Since 1999,gaps in access opportunities have generally diminished,especially in terms of the urban-rural dimension.Efforts to increase university admission rates for women and minorities have resulted in significant progress.However,the gap in university admission between different social classes has been closing more slowly.Children from more advantaged backgrounds have more chances to study at key universities,and differences in access between provinces are still considerable.Social class polarization in secondary school is still a serious issue.Such problems at high school level directly lead to the accumulation and continuation of a gap in opportunities to access higher education.While agreeing that the aggregate growth of higher education provision in China is a positive development,we also strive to improve equality of opportunity.展开更多
基金the National Philosophy Social Science Planning Leading Office in China who supported the National Fund Projects of Social Sciences titled“Difference Research on Demand for Higher Education by Ethnic Minority Students:A Case Study of 25 Indigenous Ethnic Minorities in Yunnan Province”(authorized in 2008 with the code of 08BMZ036).
文摘The level of development of higher education(HE)is an important indicator to measure the development of the social economy and the civilization of a region or country.In this article,we compare the distribution of the freshmen of ethnic minorities(EMs)with the distribution of EMs over the population,based on a sample of 1464 freshmen from 25 EMs of Yunnan Province in People's Republic of China(PRC).Although this analysis shows that access to HE is equal for some categories of EM students,it still shows that access to HE is harder for these minorities in comparison with freshmen from Han(major ethnic group comprising of 92%of the Chinese population)families.
基金the National Education and Science Project for the 10^(th) Five-year Plan for the financial assistance to the study.
文摘Based on a survey of students from different social strata,different family backgrounds and different levels of access to higher education in 10 higher education institutions(HEIs)in Yunnan,an ethnic minority(EM)province,this essay tries to find out the discrepancy in the enrollment opportunity of higher education for children from different strata in the EM province in order to find a breakthrough to narrow the gap.
基金the research results of Humanities and Social Sciences Project financed by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China国家考试制度公平标准及评价体系研究(Project No.09YJA880049).
文摘Access to higher education in China has opened up significantly in the move towards a mass higher education system.However,aggregate growth does not necessarily imply fair or reasonable distribution of opportunity.In fact,the expansion of higher education has a rather more complex influence on opportunity when admissions statistics are viewed by geographical region,rural and urban environment,social class,type of school,gender,and ethnicity.Since 1999,gaps in access opportunities have generally diminished,especially in terms of the urban-rural dimension.Efforts to increase university admission rates for women and minorities have resulted in significant progress.However,the gap in university admission between different social classes has been closing more slowly.Children from more advantaged backgrounds have more chances to study at key universities,and differences in access between provinces are still considerable.Social class polarization in secondary school is still a serious issue.Such problems at high school level directly lead to the accumulation and continuation of a gap in opportunities to access higher education.While agreeing that the aggregate growth of higher education provision in China is a positive development,we also strive to improve equality of opportunity.
