The Asian Tigers and Their Mothers: A Comparative Case Study of the Role of Culture at the Government and Societal Level in Determining Educational Success

Authors

Kathryn Shull, The College of Wooster

Abstract

This study examines the role of Confucian culture at the government and societal levels in influence educational success. A comparative case study is conducted of Taiwan, Hong Kong and mainland China to adress this at both the government and societal levels. The hypothesis that culture matters in influencing educational outcomes is supported by the data.

Advisor

Leiby, Michele

Department

International Relations

Recommended Citation

Shull, Kathryn, "The Asian Tigers and Their Mothers: A Comparative Case Study of the Role of Culture at the Government and Societal Level in Determining Educational Success" (2013). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 252.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/252

Disciplines

Chinese Studies | Comparative Politics

Keywords

culture, education, educational policy, taiwan, hong kong and mainland china

Publication Date

2013

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis