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Cora Lingling Xu, "The Time Inheritors: How Time Inequalities Shape Higher Education Mobility in China" (SUNY Press, 2025)

New Books in Sociology

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The Hukou System and Educational Inequality in China

This chapter examines the hukou system in China and its role in creating disparities between urban and rural citizens, particularly in access to higher education. It highlights how these systemic inequalities affect students' experiences and aspirations, revealing a complex relationship between time, education, and socioeconomic status.

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