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The role of the university environment in shaping education and employment inequalities
Journal of higher education policy and management, Vol.45(2), pp.223-242
28/02/2023
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Abstract
Life course theory posits that social, structural, and cultural contexts shape individuals' life outcomes. Using this theory, we investigated whether inequalities in education and employment outcomes for young people with marginalised identities are shaped by the university environment they attended. Based on UK national statistics, universities with similar social, cultural, economic, and physical environments were clustered. These clusters were linked to the Longitudinal Study of Young People in England (LSYPE) cohort dataset to determine whether different university environments predicted differences in outcomes. We observed a mixed picture with no definitive pattern for any marginalised identity. Social and economic environments played a role in predicting education outcomes of young people. Social, cultural, and economic environments were important in predicting employment outcomes. The physical environment did not have any impact. This research emphasises a need for more creative policies within certain universities that address education and employment inequalities.
Details
- Title
- The role of the university environment in shaping education and employment inequalities
- Creators
- Anesa Hosein - University of SurreyKieran Balloo - University of SurreyNicola Byrom - King's College LondonCecilia A. Essau - University of Roehampton
- Publication Details
- Journal of higher education policy and management, Vol.45(2), pp.223-242
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Number of pages
- 20
- Grant note
- This work was supported by the Economic and Social Research Council [grant number ES/T002255/1].
- Identifiers
- 991013273209602368
- Copyright
- © 2023 The Author(s)
- Academic Unit
- SCU College
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Local Fields
- Original Research - SoLT