Impacts of Cultural Capital on Student College Choice in China

Inbunden, Engelska, 2011

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Educational researchers have long been concerned about the factors that influence the patterns of attendance in higher education and the extent to which higher education has been accessible to all students regardless of their socioeconomic status. Extensive research has indicated that a variety of class-related factors, such as cultural capital, social capital, and economic capital, exert remarkable impacts on the amount and type of education that one receives. Drawing on cultural capital theory, this study aims at analyzing how students' college choice process varies by social class in China. By exploring different cultural and financial factors that influence different stages of students' college choice process, this study hopes to contribute to identifying the most appropriate policies and practices for raising the representation of students from the lowest social class among college participants.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2011-09-01
Mått162 x 241 x 20 mm
Vikt499 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieEmerging Perspectives on Education in China
Antal sidor224
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780739134412

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Chapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Literature Review and Empirical ResearchChapter 3. Models of Student College ChoiceChapter 4. Social Stratification and Higher Education Opportunities in ChinaChapter 5. Research DesignChapter 6. Introduction of Wuhu and the Two High SchoolsChapter 7. Fuzhong High School StudentsChapter 8. Nancheng High School StudentsChapter 9. Cross Case AnalysisChapter 10. Findings, Limitations, and Implications

As China, like many other countries, seeks to improve the quality of education for its citizens and long-term economic sustainability, it is important to have research to inform critical decisions. This study highlights key factors related to college-going, and I am hopeful that it will inform the design of policies aimed to increase both access and opportunity. Although the study examines China specifically, some of the implications can be applied to other cultures and nations worldwide.