‘Massifying’ higher education and intensifying social inequality in China
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
The Times Higher Education
Publication Date
6-23-2016
Issue
2260
First Page
35
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.
Print ISSN
00493929
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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
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Mok, K. H. (2016). ‘Massifying’ higher education and intensifying social inequality in China. The Times Higher Education, (2260), 35.