Degrees of Difference : Social Inequalities in Graduates' Job Opportunities in the UK and Germany

Iannelli, Cristina and Klein, Markus (2014) Degrees of Difference : Social Inequalities in Graduates' Job Opportunities in the UK and Germany. University of Edinburgh.

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Abstract

In 2011, the UK White Paper 'Opening Doors, Breaking Barriers: A Strategy for Social Mobility' recognised that 'there is a long way to go' for the achievement of a fair society in which every individual can achieve their potential, irrespective of their family circumstances (Cabinet Office, 2011:5). It also acknowledged that individuals from advantaged socio-economic backgrounds continue to be more likely to enter high-paid professional and managerial occupations than individuals from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds. We refer to these as 'top-level' occupations; examples include doctors, lawyers or managers in large organisations.

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