The Socioeconomic Ceiling and Perceived Employability in Higher Education : Evidence from South Korea

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· 저자명 : 이상우, 송민경

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The study presents empirical evidence on the existing socioeconomic ceiling in employability and higher education, particularly for the lower socioeconomic group. South Korea has experienced a severely stratified higher education system and the layers of employment. In the study, we examined if parental education and income levels are associated with the perceived employability of college students in accordance with the theories of a class ceiling (Friedman, S. & Laurison, D., 2015) and concerted cultivation (Lareau, A., 2011). The research outcomes revealed there exist educational and social inequalities that an individual can hardly overcome solely with his/her efforts. Although students from the lower socioeconomic group may secure admission into colleges in South Korea, this does not necessarily mean that all students have equal opportunities to build necessary skills for employment. The results are significant in that they have shown the differences in acquiring information and skills significantly stem from parental socioeconomic status, and the students’ socioeconomic factors affect not only their academic achievements but also the perception of employability.

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