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What trend has been observed in Hong Kong’s social mobility from 1989 to 2007?
What trend has been observed in Hong Kong’s social mobility from 1989 to 2007?
- Absolute mobility has remained similar. (correct)
- Overall social mobility has increased significantly.
- Working class opportunities have flourished.
- Social mobility has declined for the middle class.
What characterizes the impact of new class mobility on inequality in Hong Kong?
What characterizes the impact of new class mobility on inequality in Hong Kong?
- All classes have equal opportunities for improvement.
- The top service class has experienced a rise in accessibility.
- Stronger class inheritance effects have emerged despite mobility increases. (correct)
- Individuals from all classes find it equal to move across boundaries.
According to the content, what has been a concern for young people in Hong Kong regarding job opportunities?
According to the content, what has been a concern for young people in Hong Kong regarding job opportunities?
- They experience fewer anxieties about job prospects.
- They have access to better job opportunities in service industries.
- They are fully participating in the opportunities provided by the Mainland.
- They are unable to access emerging job markets due to their local focus. (correct)
The term 'global city polarization' can be related to which of the following observations?
The term 'global city polarization' can be related to which of the following observations?
What does recent analysis suggest regarding occupational differences in Hong Kong by 2014?
What does recent analysis suggest regarding occupational differences in Hong Kong by 2014?
How have women's roles in the workforce evolved in the context of rising income inequality?
How have women's roles in the workforce evolved in the context of rising income inequality?
What does the shrinking working class trend indicate about the job market in Hong Kong?
What does the shrinking working class trend indicate about the job market in Hong Kong?
Which statement about the employment landscape in Hong Kong reflects the concept of class mobility?
Which statement about the employment landscape in Hong Kong reflects the concept of class mobility?
What has contributed significantly to rising income inequality in Hong Kong from 1976 to 2011?
What has contributed significantly to rising income inequality in Hong Kong from 1976 to 2011?
Which factor is associated with the split of the middle class in Hong Kong?
Which factor is associated with the split of the middle class in Hong Kong?
What does the Kuznet curve suggest about income inequality?
What does the Kuznet curve suggest about income inequality?
How does women's changing roles impact labor market inequality?
How does women's changing roles impact labor market inequality?
Why is the upper space in Hong Kong considered to have expanded?
Why is the upper space in Hong Kong considered to have expanded?
What is the relationship between education and income inequality according to the content?
What is the relationship between education and income inequality according to the content?
What does the data suggest about the Gini coefficient in Hong Kong from 1976 to 2011?
What does the data suggest about the Gini coefficient in Hong Kong from 1976 to 2011?
What trend has been observed regarding the correlation between husbands' and wives' incomes from 1991 to 2001?
What trend has been observed regarding the correlation between husbands' and wives' incomes from 1991 to 2001?
How is social congestion related to upward mobility in Hong Kong?
How is social congestion related to upward mobility in Hong Kong?
How has the role of women in the workforce changed under globalization in Hong Kong?
How has the role of women in the workforce changed under globalization in Hong Kong?
What does the term 'educational homogamy' refer to in the context of income inequality?
What does the term 'educational homogamy' refer to in the context of income inequality?
What role do Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs) play in the context of working wives in Hong Kong?
What role do Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs) play in the context of working wives in Hong Kong?
Which statement reflects the current opportunity situation for Hong Kong residents in relation to mainland China as of 2010?
Which statement reflects the current opportunity situation for Hong Kong residents in relation to mainland China as of 2010?
What has been a significant effect of globalization on family structures in Hong Kong?
What has been a significant effect of globalization on family structures in Hong Kong?
What is one consequence of wives of higher-income husbands participating in the labor market?
What is one consequence of wives of higher-income husbands participating in the labor market?
What does the concept of 'polarization of families' suggest about socioeconomic status?
What does the concept of 'polarization of families' suggest about socioeconomic status?
Flashcards
Hong Kong's Changing Opportunity Structures
Hong Kong's Changing Opportunity Structures
Describes how opportunities for upward mobility in Hong Kong are changing, remaining open but with more competition.
Accelerated Mobility Competition
Accelerated Mobility Competition
Increased competition in achieving upward mobility, despite a still open social structure.
Income Inequality (HK)
Income Inequality (HK)
The gap between the highest and lowest earners in Hong Kong, growing between 1976 and 2011.
Gini Coefficient
Gini Coefficient
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Technological Change
Technological Change
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Kuznets Curve
Kuznets Curve
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Skill-Based Inequality
Skill-Based Inequality
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Role of Women in the Labor Market
Role of Women in the Labor Market
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Fading Opportunities in Hong Kong
Fading Opportunities in Hong Kong
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Sectoral Cleavage
Sectoral Cleavage
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Social Mobility Path (2007)
Social Mobility Path (2007)
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Absolute Mobility
Absolute Mobility
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Class Inheritance Effect
Class Inheritance Effect
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Inequality of Class Mobility
Inequality of Class Mobility
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Credential Path (Recent Development)
Credential Path (Recent Development)
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Social Grudges
Social Grudges
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Globalization's effect on HK families
Globalization's effect on HK families
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Educational homogamy
Educational homogamy
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Feminization of the workforce
Feminization of the workforce
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Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs)
Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDHs)
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Husband-wife income correlation
Husband-wife income correlation
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Fading Opportunities in the mainland
Fading Opportunities in the mainland
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Income Polarization
Income Polarization
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Migration Policy in HK
Migration Policy in HK
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Study Notes
Hong Kong Story - Lecture 9
- This lecture examines Hong Kong as a divided society, exploring the transition from a land of opportunity to one of inequality.
- The lecture covers the following key topics:
- Standard definition (SD) explanations and myths relating to the "land of opportunity" and inequality
- High definition (HD) perspective of mobility pathways
- HD perspective, the Middle Class debate in Hong Kong
- HD perspective, Hong Kong as Global City and China opportunities
- HD perspective, recent developments: The China opportunity and the University dream
- Conclusion
Lecture Outline
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Topic I: Standard Definition (SD)
- Explanations and myths of Hong Kong as a land of opportunity and inequality.
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Topic II: High Definition (HD) (1)
- Understanding mobility pathways in Hong Kong.
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Topic III: HD (2)
- The Middle Class debate in Hong Kong.
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Topic IV: HD (3)
- Hong Kong as a global city and China opportunities.
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Topic V: HD (4)
- Recent development, the China opportunity and the university dream.
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Topic VI: Conclusion
Additional notes
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The Great British class calculator is discussed, which analyzes social class in the UK.
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A case study of Li Ka-shing is considered, analyzing wealth and opportunity.
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A major divorce case in Hong Kong ($154,000,000) is presented.
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The lecture mentions a discussion about the Hong Kong dream and becoming middle class.
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There is a discussion of how the middle class is described in the media, including stable income, accumulating wealth, and the hope of a better life.
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The lecture analyses the life of the poor in Hong Kong, including living on HK$3000 a month and collecting card board.
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The lecture discusses housing issues, specifically subdivided units.
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The lecture investigates possible SD images of the topic, including industrialization, globalization, and the rise of social unrest, examining how these periods affect the land of opportunity ideal
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The lecture explores the complex relationship between inequality and polarization.
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A framework of analysis is proposed by John Goldthorpe.
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Sociological arguments and evidence related to HK, non-structural approaches, cultural explanations are discussed, including a perception of HK society as a complex, amorphous entity.
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A study of social mobility pathways (Wong and Lui, 1992) is analyzed, with topics of postwar periods, structural mobility, types of mobility, different dreams, and various classes
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Employment relations affecting life chances are discussed, considering the service class, intermediate class, and working class.
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Topics in Mobility pathways :
- Postwar period of high mobility
- Structural mobility vs circulation mobility
- Reasons for mobility (education, expansion, absence of old ruling class)
- Different dreams for diverse people
- Various types of employment (professionals, entrepreneurs)
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The Hong Kong Class Structure (Wong and Lui 1992) is presented, detailing seven class distinctions.
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The lecture explains Wong and Lui's (1992) findings related to social mobility in HK (postwar period, different types of mobility, etc).
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Sociologist's findings are analyzed, including analysis of class consciousness, factors affecting life chances (market vs. social network), and the link between class and social orientation.
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Discussion of the global city concept, M-shaped society, and shrinking middle class.
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Further examination of upward mobility, the China opportunity, and recent developments regarding youth and opportunities.
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The lecture investigates the extent young people in HK are achieving China's opportunities, with consideration of age differences, and occupational differences.
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The impact of globalization, foreign domestic helpers, and immigration policy on mobility and other aspects are investigated.
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The lecture analyses the topic of welfare and taxes reducing inequality in HK, examining gini coefficients of different decades and countries, and their trends.
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The lecture analyzes the concept of downward mobility.
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Factors like education, economic structures, and social factors are investigated.
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The lecture concludes with a review of the findings and insights.
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This lecture delves into the complex social fabric of Hong Kong, analyzing its evolution from a land of opportunity to one marked by inequality. Key discussions include myths surrounding social mobility, the role of the middle class, and the city's position as a global hub amidst changing dynamics with China.