Exploration on Promoting Intergenerational Income Mobility through Information Literacy Education in Universities
In contemporary society,higher education serves as a pivotal vehicle for upward income mobility among underprivileged groups,thereby broadening personal perspectives,enhancing decision-making capabilities,and fostering holistic development.With the advent of the information age,shifts in production and distribution paradigms necessitated by rapid advancements in information technology have imposed novel demands on talent cultivation within higher education institutions.This has given rise to the strategic importance of information literacy education,which bridges the gap between academia and industry by innovating pedagogical approaches,aligning with industrial trends,and offering a multitude of professional advancement avenues.This transformative process presents a fresh lens through which to address income inequality and structural social stratification.This paper delves into the relationship between information literacy education and intergenerational income mobility,focusing on its distinctive features,prevailing issues,and practical models.The findings underscore the urgency for Chinese universities to adopt multifaceted strategies,encompassing the implementation of multi-dimensional assessments of information literacy outcomes linked to human capital accumulation,the cross-disciplinary integration of this literacy,the mobilization of comprehensive and adaptable financial and societal support mechanisms,and the establishment of a vibrant,sustainable shared platform.These synergistic interventions are expected to create a virtuous cycle between college information literacy education and the amelioration of intergenerational income disparities.The proposed policy framework holds the potential to substantively enhance individuals'earning capacities and,by extension,contribute to their social standing elevation.Ultimately,the robust application of information literacy education within marginalized populations promises to fortify the pursuit of educational equity in China,thereby fostering a more inclusive and equitable society.
Higher educationInformation literacyInformation literacy educationIntergenerational income mobilityEducational equity