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China's Urban Labor Market: Evolution and Stratification

China's Urban Labor Market: Evolution and Stratification

Jun, Li

Hardcover

Series: China Perspectives

LaborGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1041152930
ISBN13: 9781041152934
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Nov 21 2025
Pages: 209
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This book explores the evolving dynamics of China's urban labor market and social hierarchies over four decades of economic reform, offering a systematic analysis of structural shifts and their societal impacts.

It begins with an overview of the key drivers that are reshaping Chinese society. This is followed by three thematic sections. Part One examines the decline of traditional systems, such as Hukou (household registration) and Danwei (work unit), revealing their diminishing role in labor market differentiation. Part Two analyzes emerging divisions and labor market segmentation via comparative and longitudinal evidence. Part Three focuses on employment disparities among college graduates and their implications for social mobility. Combining authoritative survey data from leading Chinese institutions with rigorous quantitative methods, this study bridges historical context and contemporary trends to unravel the complexities of urban stratification.

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