| ID | 149313 |
| Title Proper | Changing ethnic stratification in contemporary China |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wu, Xiaogang ; He, Guangye |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article investigates the temporal trend in the socioeconomic differentials between ethnic minorities and the Han majority in China. Data from a series of population censuses and a mini-census show that, while the regional distribution of ethnic minorities remained relatively stable from 1982 to 2005, occupational segregation and educational disparities between minorities and the Han increased over time. Multivariate analysis of data from the 2005 mini-census further reveals that ethnic minorities were disadvantaged in earnings in urban labor markets compared to the Han, especially those minorities in the private sector and in self-employment. The analysis also uncovers substantial heterogeneity among ethnic minorities in their socioeconomic relationship with the Han and presents a comprehensive picture of how various ethnic minorities have fared in the course of China’s economic transition. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 25, No.102; Nov 2016: p.938-954 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol: 25 No 102 |
| Key Words | Contemporary China ; Ethnic Stratification |