Chinese Journal of Sociology ›› 2010, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (1): 88-108.

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How High can “Male Phoenix” Fly: Men’s upward Mobility from the Rural to NonRural Status in China
 

 Lin Yi   

  1. Department of Sociology Peking University
  • Online:2010-01-20 Published:2010-01-20

Abstract:

 Based on the data from the Chinese General Social Survey, this paper analyzes men’s intragenerational mobility from the rural to nonrural status relying upon rank levels and rank categories. These men generally have decent jobs and are likely to be promoted, but they tend to be at disadvantage when they have risen from the middle level to the advanced level. They are very much unlikely to get advancement in administration or highlevel management outside their profession although they may enjoy advantages in professional rank promotion. Lacking of social capital is thought to be one of the potential culprits.

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