This event is co-sponsored by Rutgers Center for Chinese Studies, Rutgers Graduate School of Education, and Rutgers Global. Lunch will be served.
Description
Moderator:
Louisa Schein, Professor Emeritus, Anthropology and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Rutgers University
Participants:
Lei Lei, Associate professor, Department of Sociology, Rutgers University
Liang Du, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education / Director, China Research Center for Ethnic and Multicultural Education, Beijing Normal University
Peter Guarnaccia, Professor Emeritus, Department of Human Ecology and Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers University
Three experts – from Sociology, Anthropology and Education - share insights in a roundtable conversation on education and social advancement, especially as perceived by youth. How do Rutgers immigrant college students compare to students of all levels in the mainland Chinese system? What kind of decisions do they face? How do youth define success and experience social mobility, and does it make a difference where they come from, and head to, especially from a cultural perspective? How are merit and social capital considered? Questions and input from the audience will be welcome.