The imperial examination and the college entrance examination from the perspective of affirmative action: assistance to disadvantaged examinees in China

Abstract Affirmative action in China’s selective examinations arises from the pursuit of educational equity and recognition of challenges faced by disadvantaged examinees. Selective examinations, exemplified by the imperial examination (Keju) and the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao), s...

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Main Authors: Jinshan Yuan, Aochong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Nature 2025-07-01
Series:Humanities & Social Sciences Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-05366-x
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