Social Inclusion Concerning Migrants in Guangzhou City and the Spatial Differentiation

Changchang Zhou, Meixu Zhan, Xun An and Xu Huang ()
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Changchang Zhou: School of Geography, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
Meixu Zhan: Guangzhou Urban Planning & Design Survey Research Institute, Guangzhou 510060, China
Xun An: School of Geography, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China
Xu Huang: School of Geography, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, China

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 14, issue 23, 1-16

Abstract: This study investigates the social inclusion perceived by Guangzhou residents and the underlying factors based on the 2019 social survey with nearly 10,000 respondents. Surveys were conducted via quota sampling targeted at government officials and enterprise employers, referring to the Industrial Classification for National Economic Activities and the employment statistics of Guangzhou. In addition, online questionnaires were distributed to the general public. Responses were collected and analyzed through a multiple-regression model. Critical findings are as follows: (1) Residents’ attitude toward foreign immigrants is generally lower than that toward domestic migrants. Migrants who obtained Guangzhou hukou rated a higher social inclusion score than natives. (2) Residents without Guangzhou household registration expected that Guangzhou residents have better social inclusion scores for foreign immigrants. (3) People working in high-tech industries have lower social inclusion toward foreign migrants than those working in low-end industries, as there are no conflicts of interest between low-end workers and foreign migrants. Moreover, these two groups of people have more frequent interactions, given their living proximity. (4) Social inclusion held by residents in the inner-city region of Guangzhou is significantly higher than that of residents in the outer sphere, indicating a positive relationship between living environment and social inclusion perceptions. This paper lays the groundwork for identifying the relationship between social inclusion perceptions and differences in household registration statuses, working industries, and residence locations. It further facilitates the development of a more inclusive city.

Keywords: social inclusion; international migration; migrant population; household registration; Guangzhou (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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