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The Paradox of Ethnic Minority Development in Beijing

The Paradox of Ethnic Minority Development in Beijing <jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The educational attainments of Beijing's permanent ethnic minority population out perform or are on par with the dominant, local Hans. Yet, the Han demographic disproportionately dominates the high-wage, education-intensive employment sectors. What accounts for this paradox? What does this signify regarding the management of ethnic difference in the capital city? And how do we improve this situation? Drawing upon recent research, this paper will offer sociological explanations to answer these questions. Moreover, it will further suggest strategies for enhancing the development of ethnic minorities in Beijing.</jats:p> </jats:sec> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Comparative Sociology Brill

The Paradox of Ethnic Minority Development in Beijing

Comparative Sociology , Volume 6 (4): 464 – Jan 1, 2007

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Publisher
Brill
Copyright
© 2007 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
ISSN
1569-1322
eISSN
1569-1330
DOI
10.1163/156913307X233700
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Abstract

<jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The educational attainments of Beijing's permanent ethnic minority population out perform or are on par with the dominant, local Hans. Yet, the Han demographic disproportionately dominates the high-wage, education-intensive employment sectors. What accounts for this paradox? What does this signify regarding the management of ethnic difference in the capital city? And how do we improve this situation? Drawing upon recent research, this paper will offer sociological explanations to answer these questions. Moreover, it will further suggest strategies for enhancing the development of ethnic minorities in Beijing.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

Journal

Comparative SociologyBrill

Published: Jan 1, 2007

Keywords: ETHNIC MINORITIES; EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT ANALYSIS; URBAN STUDIES; CHINESE STUDIES; ASSIMILATION; SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

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