‘Massifying’ higher education and intensifying social inequality in China

Ka Ho, Joshua MOK

‘Massifying’ higher education and intensifying social inequality in China

Ka Ho, Joshua MOK

Department of Sociology and Social Policy

Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review

Abstract

In the past two decades, there has been a rapid expansion of higher education in mainland China and Taiwan. While in the 1990s this increase enhanced equity and equality in society, in recent years the growing number of graduates has led to fewer employment opportunities and a skills mismatch in the labour market.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	35
Journal	The Times Higher Education
Issue number	2260
Publication status	Published - 23 Jun 2016

Bibliographical note

This article also published as "The massification of higher education: Chinese student experiences" on The Times Higher Education: Blog (June 13, 2016). Available at https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/massification-higher-education-chinese-student-experiences

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 Quality Education
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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‘Massifying’ higher education and intensifying social inequality in China

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Bibliographical note

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