Routledge - The Education of Migrant Children in China

Explore the complex realities of China's urban landscape in this academic study from Routledge. With over 225 million rural-to-urban migrant workers and approximately 20 million migrant children living in Chinese cities, the social implications are vast. This book examines how the household registration (hukou) system impacts these families, specifically looking at why migrant students are often denied public high school education in urban centers. By focusing on Beijing and Shanghai, the research investigates the specific paths migrant students take regarding post-middle school education and their subsequent decisions in the labor market. This work provides a deep look into the lives of the urban left behind and offers a perspective on a significant link in the development of China. It is an essential resource for those studying sociology, anthropology, and Asian transformations.