Routledge Higher Education and Social Inequalities Book

Higher Education and Social Inequalities: University Admissions, Experiences, and Outcomes explores the complex relationship between academic participation and social mobility. Published by Routledge as part of the Sociological Futures series, this text examines how university education acts as both a gateway for upward mobility and a mechanism for reproducing social advantage. While participation rates have expanded, the growth has primarily involved a modest broadening of the undergraduate population regarding social class and ethnic diversity. This book provides a sociological look at how these shifts impact the experiences and outcomes of students within the UK higher education system. It is an essential resource for those studying the sociological impacts of educational expansion and social stratification.