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来源

HABITAT INTERNATIONAL,Vol.82,P.94-103

语言

英文

关键字

Social status; Upward social mobility; Urbanisation; Economic growth; Neighbourhood; China; RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION; RESIDENTIAL SEGREGATION; WHITE FLIGHT; HUKOU SYSTEM; STRATIFICATION; URBANIZATION; MIGRANTS; GROWTH; CITY; ATTAINMENT

作者单位

[Chen, Hongsheng; Wang, Xingping] Southeast Univ, Sch Architecture, Si Pai Lou 2, Nanjing 210096, Jiangsu, Peoples R China. [Chen, Guo] Michigan State Univ, Dept Geog Environm & Spatial Sci, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA. [Chen, Guo] Michigan State Univ, Global Urban Studies Program, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA. [Li, Zhigang] Wuhan Univ, Sch Urban Design, Ba Yi Rd 299, Wuhan 430072, Hubei, Peoples R China. Chen, HS (reprint author), Southeast Univ, Sch Architecture, Si Pai Lou 2, Nanjing 210096, Jiangsu, Peoples R China. E-Mail: chen.hongsheng@seu.edu.cn; wxpsx2000@sina.com; guochen@msu.edu; zhigangli@whu.edu.cn

摘要

As China's economic growth slows down, the declining hierarchical social system has the chance of revival. Little is known about the influence of local labour market on the chance of social mobility in the context of Chinese rapid urbanisation. Using large-scale nationally representative survey data and multilevel regressions, this study examines the relationship between labour market characteristics at the city and neighbourhood levels and individuals' perception of their current social status and chances of upward mobility. Results indicate that familiarity and mutual assistance among neighbours are positively associated with residents' perceived social status, and that economic growth rates and low unemployment rates are positively linked to the possibility of upward social mobility. Our findings stress the importance of economic prosperity in offering the chance of upward mobility and maintaining social stability in China.