Routledge Citizenship Education and Migrant Youth in China

Explore the complex social dynamics of mass rural-urban migration in East Asian economies through this Routledge research volume. This book examines how recent migration patterns in China have led to the creation of a new urban underclass, specifically focusing on the challenges faced by the children of migrants. Readers will gain insight into why the inclusion of migrant youth in urban public schools remains a slow process. The text details the monetary and institutional barriers that prevent many young people from accessing the free compulsory education available to their urban peers. Instead, many are forced into low-quality or underperforming migrant schools. This study provides a deep look into how youth identities are shaped in newly industrialized countries and how these factors impact China's citizen-building schemes and long-term social sustainability. It is an essential resource for those studying international economics, sociology, and education policy in the context of rapid economic development.