In:
International Sociology, SAGE Publications, Vol. 6, No. 1 ( 1991-03), p. 25-36
Abstract:
The structure of social stratification in contemporary China is closely related to the situation of the nation's direct ownership and distribution of social resources. Power status, which combines the country's political and administrative power, became the most significant of the many forms of social status. Through the `identity system', `unit system' and `administrative ranking system', the nation has imposed the distribution of social positions throughout the entire society, and thus shaped the basic systematic framework of the structure of social stratification in contemporary China. This structure of social stratification has enabled the state to gain more legitimacy and efficiency than it has ever had before and has promoted the modernisation process in Chinese society. However, it has gradually directed people's efforts or aspirations towards higher status or changed their position toward power. Moreover, this system may not be able to adapt with the changes and developments taking place in society.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0268-5809
,
1461-7242
DOI:
10.1177/026858091006001002
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
1991
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1481123-6
detail.hit.zdb_id:
635273-X
SSG:
2,1
SSG:
3,4
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