Disciplines/Subjects: Education, Sociology
Key Themes: migrant population, charity, city exploration
According to the seventh census, there will be 504 million people separated from households in 2021, including 385 million floating people, an increase of 9 million over 2020. In 2020, the number of children of China's migrant population is about 130 million, more than 40 percent of the total number of children in China, including 71.09 million migrant children, an average of one out of every four children.
Behind such a series of shocking figures and the knowledge, we have learned on paper in the past, countless floating people are constantly facing various difficulties while still striving to live. How is the migrant population enjoying basic public services such as housing and education? What other challenges do they face and how do they deal with them? What role do public welfare organizations and other organizations play in supporting a better life for migrants?
This project will focus on migrant women workers and migrant children. Through a series of field studies and visits, participants will have the opportunity to see the living conditions of migrant people and understand the challenges and difficulties they face. At the same time, participants can also learn how various organizations such as public welfare organizations provide services to them in many different scenarios. Pay attention to and respect the floating population, starting from our side.
Habits of mind: Curiosity, Growth mindset, Strive for excellence, Choice making/responsibility
Transferable skills: Analysis and synthesis, Oral presentation, Collaborative problem solving
Content knowledge: Migration theories, Social capital, Assimilation, Cultural shock