Understanding the Differences in Educational Resources between Rural and Urban Female in China

Abstract

China has a long history of agriculture. After the economy developed, coastal cities gradually developed. However, in the vast territory, there still exist some rural areas that rely on mainly agricultural production. The development of each place is not balanced. In this context, the urban-rural gap was created. This was accompanied by disparities in geographic location, industrial patterns, and population density. Those differences bring many imbalances. Education and gender equality have been several issues that have received strong attention from society. The question of whether there is greater gender inequality in the context of unequal educational resources comes out. This essay attempts to comprehend the disparity in educational opportunities between Chinese women living in rural and urban areas. Researchers define the problem related to economic development, some related system and policies, social factors, and so on. They find out that gender inequality in rural is more obvious and serious. It is influenced by economic differences, government support, family, culture, and so on. Also, there is a cycle between the problems and impacts. These economic issues, among others, lead to unequal access to education for women, and as a result, the economic gap is exacerbated. Therefore, more help should be invested in rural education resources. Some corresponding laws also need to be enacted or improved to help.