Access to Higher Education of 25 Ethnic Minorities in Yunnan Province,South Western China

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.

On the discrepancy of access to higher education in a province with a large ethnic minority population

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.

Access to Higher Education in China:Differences in Opportunity

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.

The Impact of Rising College Tuition in the United States on Students from Low-Income Families

This paper examines the multifaceted economic,social,and psychological impacts of the rising cost of college tuition in the United States,with a particular focus on students from low-income families.The escalating tuition fees have far-reaching implications,including increased student loan debt,delayed social mobility,and psychological stress among students.The paper explores the barriers to higher education imposed by financial constraints and the systemic challenges that exacerbate income inequality in access to quality education.Case studies highlight the resilience of students who overcome these obstacles,as well as the struggles of those who face significant setbacks.The paper concludes with policy implications and recommendations for future research,emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to address the financial barriers in higher education.It advocates for policy interventions that increase financial aid,reform educational funding,and promote innovative and affordable educational models to ensure equitable access to higher education.