Educational Disparity in China: An Analysis and Comparison of Education Policies in a Global Context

Abstract

The educational disparity is a serious concern in the world. This paper will focus on the current situation of educational inequality in China, analyzing the causes and consequences of inequality in terms of both geography and gender, and how it affects social development at a macro level. Immediately after, the paper will present the measures that China has taken to address educational inequality, such as the Rural School Mapping Adjustment policy and the Double Reduction policy. These two policies have improved the treatment of geographical disparity and gender inequality respectively, but their effects are still insufficient. While going into the advantages and disadvantages of these strategies, this paper will compare them with the policies of other countries in order to give critical suggestions to reduce educational disparity, from the perspective of region and gender. The paper will demonstrate that policymaking has a significant impact on social norms and inequality problems. The paper suggests that China follows the example of other countries in dividing the distribution of power within the education system, such as involving non-profit organizations and promoting sex education in K-12. In conclusion, the government has a major responsibility to design policies that are fair and effective to address educational disparities.